Colin McMenamin
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Colin McMenamin is a Scottish
professional Association footballer who usually plays as a striker
but has also played in midfield. He is signed to Scottish football league division 1 club, Ross County
.
and educated at St Joseph's College.
At age 15 he signed school boy terms with the club he had watched as a supporter, local side Queen of the South
. He played in the same youth team as Chris Doig
before moving on after a year and a half.
Beginning his senior career in 1999 at Dumfries and Galloway
club Annan Athletic
, then of the East of Scotland Football League
, he was then signed by English
Premier League
club Newcastle United
after one season. He was there two seasons but did not make a senior appearance for Newcastle.
in August 2002. In three seasons with the SPL
club he scored 10 goals in 50 league appearances. McMenamin also went on loan to Falkirk
for half a season (August 2003 – December 2003) during this period; he scored 4 in 16 for the Division One
club.
assistant manager Mick Wadsworth
recommended him to Gary Peters
(Shrewsbury manager) who snapped him up on a free transfer in August 2005. McMenamin was a first-choice regular with the Shropshire
club, averaging one goal every four games. With 10 goals in 40 starts he was the club's top scorer in the 2005–06
League Two
season.
in the 6–0 win at home to Hamilton
on 5 August 2006. He scored his first goals for Gretna in his second game for the club, scoring two goals in the 2–1 victory away to Clyde
on 13 August 2006. He re-joined Livingston on loan in November 2007.
on 22 January 2008, that he had signed for Dundee
McMenamin was one of the players made redundant when, on 15 October 2010, Dundee went into administration for the second time in seven years. In an interview with The Scotsman
, McMenamin commented, "I've been through this before and this one has been the worst."
announced on 22 October 2010 on the QoS website, "We had about half a dozen new faces joining us for training this week including Colin McMenamin. Colin of course comes from Dumfries." McMenamin was then announced as a starter on the team sheet for the league fixture the day after at Palmerston Park
against Falkirk. McMenamin was officially listed as a trialist with Falkirk winning 5–1.
His first QoS goal was the opener in his second game for the club, an 18 minute right foot shot from six yards in a league fixture away to Ross County on 30 October 2010. The game finished 1–1. McMenamin's third and final game as a trialist for QoS was in the 1–0 win away against top of the table opposition with Ryan Conroy
scoring the winner. This was against Raith Rovers on 7 November 2010.
Brannigan then announced via the club website on 9 November that McMenamin had agreed terms for a contract until the season's end. His first game as a contracted player was the 3–0 win at home on 13 November 2010 against Cowdenbeath.
His next goal was his first QoS Scottish Cup goal. This was the defeat by Brechin City on 11 January 2011. He scored the Saturday after in the 3–0 win at Falkirk to make it two in two games.
On 19 February 2011 McMenamin played in an uncharacteristic role in midfield in the 4–0 win away at Morton. He returned to a striker's role for the midweek 2–2 draw at home to Stirling Albion, a game in which he scored.
He returned the midfield the following weekend at home against Dunfermline and again scored to notch his fourth goal in a run of seven games. He scored from midfield again the followed Tuesday away at Cowdenbeath. His next goal was at the ground of his former club, Dundee, on 12th March 2011. His strike 4 days later at home to Morton followed by a double against Stirling Albion on 26th March 2011 made it 9 goals in 15 games.
McMenamin missed out on the 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
appearance for Queens having already played earlier in the competition for Dundee. The opposition in the final were Ross County. After the season's end Queens announced on 19th May 2011 that McMenamin had signed a deal to join Ross County.
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 usually plays as a striker
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...
but has also played in midfield. He is signed to Scottish football league division 1 club, Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
.
Early life
McMenamin was born in Glasgow but raised in DumfriesDumfries
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...
and educated at St Joseph's College.
At age 15 he signed school boy terms with the club he had watched as a supporter, local 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...
. He played in the same youth team as Chris Doig
Chris Doig
Christopher Ross "Chris" Doig , is a Scottish professional Association footballer who plays as a central defender. He currently plays for Pelita Jaya in the Indonesian Super League.-Queen of the South:...
before moving on after a year and a half.
Beginning his senior career in 1999 at Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland. It was one of the nine administrative 'regions' of mainland Scotland created in 1975 by the Local Government etc. Act 1973...
club Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic F.C.
Annan Athletic Football Club are an association football club who compete in the Scottish Third Division. They are based in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway...
, then of the East of Scotland Football League
East of Scotland Football League
The East of Scotland Football League is a league of football teams from south-east Scotland formed in 1923. It is one of Scotland's three "senior" non-leagues which sit below the Scottish Football League , the other two being the Highland Football League and the South of Scotland Football League...
, he was then signed by English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Premier League
FA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
club Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
after one season. He was there two seasons but did not make a senior appearance for Newcastle.
Livingston
He returned to Scotland on a free transfer to 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...
in August 2002. In three seasons with the SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club he scored 10 goals in 50 league appearances. McMenamin also went on loan to Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
for half a season (August 2003 – December 2003) during this period; he scored 4 in 16 for the Division One
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....
club.
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
assistant manager Mick Wadsworth
Mick Wadsworth
Michael "Mick" Wadsworth is an English football coach and former player, who is currently the Manager at Football League One club Hartlepool United.-Playing career:...
recommended him to Gary Peters
Gary Peters (footballer)
Gary David Peters is an English former professional footballer and now manager. He is currently Director of Football at Hereford United.-Playing career:...
(Shrewsbury manager) who snapped him up on a free transfer in August 2005. McMenamin was a first-choice regular with the Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
club, averaging one goal every four games. With 10 goals in 40 starts he was the club's top scorer in the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
season.
Gretna
He joined Gretna in August 2006 on a free transfer, making his debut as a substitute for James GradyJames Grady
James Grady is a former Scottish footballer who spent the majority of his career in the top two divisions in Scottish football. He played as a striker, and became player/manager for Greenock Morton in the First Division between 2009 and 2010. He is currently coaching the strikers at Morton's...
in the 6–0 win at home to Hamilton
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
on 5 August 2006. He scored his first goals for Gretna in his second game for the club, scoring two goals in the 2–1 victory away to 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 13 August 2006. He re-joined Livingston on loan in November 2007.
Dundee
It was announced, at the Dundee F.C. AGMAnnual general meeting
An annual general meeting is a meeting that official bodies, and associations involving the public , are often required by law to hold...
on 22 January 2008, that he had signed for Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
McMenamin was one of the players made redundant when, on 15 October 2010, Dundee went into administration for the second time in seven years. In an interview with The Scotsman
The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a British newspaper, published in Edinburgh.As of August 2011 it had an audited circulation of 38,423, down from about 100,000 in the 1980s....
, McMenamin commented, "I've been through this before and this one has been the worst."
Queen of the South
Manager Kenny BranniganKenny Brannigan
Kenny Brannigan is a former Scottish association footballer.- Playing career :Kenny Brannigan was a journeyman professional with a career spanning 21 seasons. A centre back, he played for 14 senior clubs in his career, making over 100 appearances for each of Queens Park F.C., and...
announced on 22 October 2010 on the QoS website, "We had about half a dozen new faces joining us for training this week including Colin McMenamin. Colin of course comes from Dumfries." McMenamin was then announced as a starter on the team sheet for the league fixture the day after at Palmerston Park
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...
against Falkirk. McMenamin was officially listed as a trialist with Falkirk winning 5–1.
His first QoS goal was the opener in his second game for the club, an 18 minute right foot shot from six yards in a league fixture away to Ross County on 30 October 2010. The game finished 1–1. McMenamin's third and final game as a trialist for QoS was in the 1–0 win away against top of the table opposition with Ryan Conroy
Ryan Conroy
Ryan Conroy is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Dundee. He can also play as a left back.-Celtic:Conroy consistently impressed throughout his time with the Celtic youth system...
scoring the winner. This was against Raith Rovers on 7 November 2010.
Brannigan then announced via the club website on 9 November that McMenamin had agreed terms for a contract until the season's end. His first game as a contracted player was the 3–0 win at home on 13 November 2010 against Cowdenbeath.
His next goal was his first QoS Scottish Cup goal. This was the defeat by Brechin City on 11 January 2011. He scored the Saturday after in the 3–0 win at Falkirk to make it two in two games.
On 19 February 2011 McMenamin played in an uncharacteristic role in midfield in the 4–0 win away at Morton. He returned to a striker's role for the midweek 2–2 draw at home to Stirling Albion, a game in which he scored.
He returned the midfield the following weekend at home against Dunfermline and again scored to notch his fourth goal in a run of seven games. He scored from midfield again the followed Tuesday away at Cowdenbeath. His next goal was at the ground of his former club, Dundee, on 12th March 2011. His strike 4 days later at home to Morton followed by a double against Stirling Albion on 26th March 2011 made it 9 goals in 15 games.
McMenamin missed out on the 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played between Queen of the South and Ross County at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Ross County won 2-0. The game had been postponed from November to April due to inclement weather....
appearance for Queens having already played earlier in the competition for Dundee. The opposition in the final were Ross County. After the season's end Queens announced on 19th May 2011 that McMenamin had signed a deal to join Ross County.