Anthony McParland
Encyclopedia
Tony Patrick McParland is a Scottish
football player who is currently without a club after playing for Dumfries
side Queen of the South
.
McParland can play as a defender
or as a midfielder
, although he started out as a winger. McParland is a former Scotland
under 17, 18 and 21 international player.
from 2003 until 2006, playing as a winger. McParland failed to break into the first team during his time at Celtic Park
.
where he made 8 league appearances as a substitute without scoring a goal.
, initially on loan, before signing a permanent contract in February 2007. McParland made 4 league appearances for the club without scoring a goal, before being released at the end of the 2007–08
season.
on a two year deal at the start of the 2008–09
season. McParland was then released by the club on 20 November 2009, having his contract terminated after he failed to break into the Livingston first team during the 2009–10 season. McParland made 40 league appearances for the Almondvale club and scored 3 goals.
that Queens won 2–1.
On 26 December 2009 McParland appeared as a trialist in a league match at Firhill
against Partick Thistle
that ended in a 2–2 draw. McParland replaced Willie McLaren
in the second half after 68 minutes.
In the January 2010 transfer window, McParland signed for Queen of the South. McParland's first match as a signed player was on 16 February 2010 at Palmerston
in a league match against Ayr United
that ended in a 3–0 win for Queens. McParland replaced David Weatherston
in the second half after 72 minutes.
McParland's second match for Queens was on 12 April 2010 at the Excelsior Stadium
, in a league match against Airdrie United
that ended in a 1–0 win for Queens. McParland replaced Paul Burns in the second half after 79 minutes.
McParland's third match for Queens was on 24 April 2010 at Palmerston in a league match against Airdrie United that ended in a 2–2 draw. McParland replaced McLaren at half time.
McParland was released by Queens at the end of the 2009-10 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...
football player who is currently without a club after playing 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...
side 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...
.
McParland can play as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, although he started out as a winger. McParland is a former Scotland
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...
under 17, 18 and 21 international player.
Early career
McParland started his career as a youth player with CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
from 2003 until 2006, playing as a winger. McParland failed to break into the first team during his time at Celtic Park
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
.
Barnsley
In the January 2006 transfer window McParland signed for BarnsleyBarnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
where he made 8 league appearances as a substitute without scoring a goal.
Wycombe Wanderers
In the 2007 January transfer window McParland signed for Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, initially on loan, before signing a permanent contract in February 2007. McParland made 4 league appearances for the club without scoring a goal, before being released at the end of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season.
Livingston
McParland signed for LivingstonLivingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
on a two year deal at the start of the 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...
season. McParland was then released by the club on 20 November 2009, having his contract terminated after he failed to break into the Livingston first team during the 2009–10 season. McParland made 40 league appearances for the Almondvale club and scored 3 goals.
Queen of the South
On 12 December 2009 McParland was an unused trialist in a league match at Cappielow against MortonGreenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
that Queens won 2–1.
On 26 December 2009 McParland appeared as a trialist in a league match at Firhill
Firhill Stadium
Firhill Stadium or Firhill Arena is a football, rugby union and rugby league stadium located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. As of 2010 it is the home ground of football club Partick Thistle F.C...
against Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
that ended in a 2–2 draw. McParland replaced Willie McLaren
Willie McLaren
William "Willie" McLaren is a Scottish professional footballer who usually plays as a creative attacking player...
in the second half after 68 minutes.
In the January 2010 transfer window, McParland signed for Queen of the South. McParland's first match as a signed player was on 16 February 2010 at Palmerston
Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park is a multi-purpose stadium on Terregles Street in Dumfries, south west Scotland. The site of the ground was formerly a farm called Palmers Toun. This is on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith in Dumfries. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of...
in a league match against Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
that ended in a 3–0 win for Queens. McParland replaced David Weatherston
David Weatherston
David Weatherston is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing with Falkirk. He is a forward, who likes to break quickly from wide midfield areas, using his fast pace.-Queen's Park:...
in the second half after 72 minutes.
McParland's second match for Queens was on 12 April 2010 at the Excelsior Stadium
Excelsior Stadium
The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United F.C. of the Scottish Football League Second Division. It was built in 1998 to house Airdrieonians F.C., and when Airdrieonians went into liquidation four years later, Airdrie United began playing their home games there.When the stadium first...
, in a league match against Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
that ended in a 1–0 win for Queens. McParland replaced Paul Burns in the second half after 79 minutes.
McParland's third match for Queens was on 24 April 2010 at Palmerston in a league match against Airdrie United that ended in a 2–2 draw. McParland replaced McLaren at half time.
McParland was released by Queens at the end of the 2009-10 season.