Callum McNish
Encyclopedia
Callum Leander W. McNish (born 25 May 1992 in Oxford
) is an English footballer, who currently plays for Exeter City
after a successful trial with the club.
playing left midfield. Former Saints
scout Malcolm Elias
then brought Callum to the Saints Academy
to play at Under 12's level and he has continued to rise through the ranks.
He was named on the substitutes bench for the first time at Nottingham Forest
on the last day of the 2008–09 season
, however he was an unused substitute.
He made his debut on 24 April 2010, in a 3–2 victory over Carlisle United
, but was released by the club in May 2011 following the club's promotion back to The Championship.
McNish signed for Exeter City
on 26 July 2011 after a successful trial, with his wages to be paid by the supporters via The 1931 Fund.
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
) is an English footballer, who currently plays for Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
after a successful trial with the club.
Club career
McNish began his football career at WatfordWatford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
playing left midfield. Former Saints
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
scout Malcolm Elias
Malcolm Elias
Malcolm Elias is the Head of Talent ID and Recruitment at Fulham Academy. He holds a UEFA A license.-Early career:Prior to joining Southampton, he was a youth development officer at Oxford United and Swansea City...
then brought Callum to the Saints Academy
Southampton F.C. Academy
Southampton Football Club Academy or Saints Academy is the youth organisation run by Southampton Football Club to encourage and develop young footballers in the South of England...
to play at Under 12's level and he has continued to rise through the ranks.
He was named on the substitutes bench for the first time at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on the last day of the 2008–09 season
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
, however he was an unused substitute.
He made his debut on 24 April 2010, in a 3–2 victory over Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
, but was released by the club in May 2011 following the club's promotion back to The Championship.
McNish signed for Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on 26 July 2011 after a successful trial, with his wages to be paid by the supporters via The 1931 Fund.