Roddy MacLennan
Encyclopedia
Roddy MacLennan is a Scottish
football
er currently playing for Linlithgow Rose
. He is a product of Clyde's youth system.
in July 2007.
He made his senior debut in a Scottish Cup
third round tie against Montrose
in November 2007. His older brother Ruari
also played in this match, and in doing so, they became the first set of brothers to play for Clyde for 17 years. On the day of this game, MacLennan signed a three year professional contract.
He made his league debut a week later, in a 0-0 draw against Queen of the South
.
His first senior goal came against Queen's Park
in August 2008 in the Scottish League Cup
. He also won the Man of the Match
award in this game. MacLennan's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. He decided to quit football after this, and went to study Chemistry at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
Despite earlier claiming to have quit the game, on 12 August, MacLennan played for Linlithgow Rose
in their victory over West Calder
.
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...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
er currently playing for Linlithgow Rose
Linlithgow Rose F.C.
Linlithgow Rose F.C. are a Scottish junior association football club from Linlithgow, West Lothian who play in the East Region Super League...
. He is a product of Clyde's youth system.
Career
MacLennan signed a YTS contract with ClydeClyde 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...
in July 2007.
He made his senior debut in a Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
third round tie against Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
in November 2007. His older brother Ruari
Ruari MacLennan
Ruari MacLennan is a Scottish football midfielder currently without a club following his release from Clyde. MacLennan is a product of Clyde's youth system.-Career:...
also played in this match, and in doing so, they became the first set of brothers to play for Clyde for 17 years. On the day of this game, MacLennan signed a three year professional contract.
He made his league debut a week later, in a 0-0 draw against 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...
.
His first senior goal came against Queen's Park
Queen's Park F.C.
Queen's Park Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club are currently the only amateur club in the Scottish League; their amateur status is reflected by their motto, Ludere Causa Ludendi – to play for the sake of playing.Queen's Park are the oldest...
in August 2008 in the Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
. He also won the Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
award in this game. MacLennan's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. He decided to quit football after this, and went to study Chemistry at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
Despite earlier claiming to have quit the game, on 12 August, MacLennan played for Linlithgow Rose
Linlithgow Rose F.C.
Linlithgow Rose F.C. are a Scottish junior association football club from Linlithgow, West Lothian who play in the East Region Super League...
in their victory over West Calder
West Calder United F.C.
West Calder United F.C. are a Scottish Junior football club based in West Calder, West Lothian. Their home ground is Hermand Park. Club colours are red and black....
.
Statistics
Correct as of 16 January 2009| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 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... |
2007-08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008-09 2008-09 in Scottish football The 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Career Totals | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |