Marc McCusker
Encyclopedia
Marc James McCusker is a Scottish
professional association footballer who plays as a forward
for Queen of the South
.
youth system, and joined the groundstaff in 2005. He joined Stranraer
on a 3 month loan deal in August 2007. He made 8 appearances, but failed to score a goal.
McCusker then joined Scottish First Division
side Clyde
on 21 March 2008 on an emergency loan until the end of the season. He made his debut the following day, coming on as a substitute against Queens in a 4-1 defeat. After the initial loan spell, he joined Clyde on a permanent deal on 1 June 2008, following his release from Hearts.
He joined Albion Rovers on a one month loan deal in December 2008. He made three appearances for Rovers, scoring one goal, the winner in a 2–1 victory over Berwick Rangers
. McCusker's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on a permanent contract, and made 28 appearances during the course of the season, scoring 7 goals.
In May 2010, McCusker returned to Broadwood Stadium
for the second time, to sign for now Third Division Clyde. He scored 14 goals in 24 games over the season, and left the club in May 2011, after turning down a new contract.
McCusker signed for Dumfries
club Queen of the South
on 23 July 2011 for the 2011-12 season.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional association footballer who plays as a forward
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
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Career
McCusker came through the HeartsHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
youth system, and joined the groundstaff in 2005. He joined Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
on a 3 month loan deal in August 2007. He made 8 appearances, but failed to score a goal.
McCusker then joined Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
side Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
on 21 March 2008 on an emergency loan until the end of the season. He made his debut the following day, coming on as a substitute against Queens in a 4-1 defeat. After the initial loan spell, he joined Clyde on a permanent deal on 1 June 2008, following his release from Hearts.
He joined Albion Rovers on a one month loan deal in December 2008. He made three appearances for Rovers, scoring one goal, the winner in a 2–1 victory over Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
. McCusker's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on a permanent contract, and made 28 appearances during the course of the season, scoring 7 goals.
In May 2010, McCusker returned to Broadwood Stadium
Broadwood Stadium
Broadwood Stadium, also referred to as simply Broadwood, is a football stadium and multi-use community sports complex situated in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium was opened in 1994 and since then has been the home venue of Scottish Third Division side, Clyde F.C....
for the second time, to sign for now Third Division Clyde. He scored 14 goals in 24 games over the season, and left the club in May 2011, after turning down a new contract.
McCusker signed for Dumfries
Dumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
club Queen of the South
Queen of the South
For other uses see Queen of the South Queen of the South is an alternative title for the Queen of Sheba. The phrase Queen of the South is used in the New Testament and is attributed to Jesus Christ....
on 23 July 2011 for the 2011-12 season.