David McNamee
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David McNamee is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently a free agent. He has represented the Scotland national team
on four occasions.
club Blackburn Rovers
, who signed him in 1999. His £300,000 transfer to England, however, was unsuccessful, and in 2002, having failed to make a single first team appearance for the Ewood Park
club, he returned to Scotland Livingston
, on a free transfer.
He quickly established himself in the Livingston first team, and his continuous impressive and consistent performances alerted the attention of the then Scotland national team
manager Berti Vogts
, who rewarded him with his first cap against Estonia
, in 2004. He featured again for Scotland just three days later, as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago
.
McNamee was a member of the Livingston team which won the Scottish League Cup
in 2004, against Hibernian
at Hampden Park
. In 2005–06
, McNamee's season was blighted by injury and he only featured 15 times for Livingston, who were eventually relegated from the Scottish Premier League
. The season ended on a high for McNamee, however, as he was recalled to the Scotland squad for the Kirin Cup
matches against Bulgaria
and Japan
. McNamee featured as a substitute in both games as Scotland won the trophy after beating Bulgaria 5–1 and drawing 0–0 with hosts Japan.
With Livingston having been relegated from the SPL, and several clubs having confirmed their interest in him, it was unlikely that McNamee would remain at Livingston. On 2 June 2006, he signed for Coventry City F.C.
of the English Championship
, for a fee of £100,000. McNamee was released by Coventry on 14 July 2008. His time at the Ricoh Arena
was blighted by injuries, and although given a chance to prove his worth to the team, manager Chris Coleman
decided against offering a new deal. The next day, McNamee signed a two-year contract with fellow Championship club Plymouth Argyle
, becoming their third signing of the summer.
In May 2010, after playing nearly 20 times for Plymouth, McNamee and teammates Yoann Folly
and Lloyd Saxton were released. In November, McNamee started training with Motherwell with a view of signing a permanent deal with the Steelmen. However, following manager Craig Brown's departure to Aberdeen
, McNamee looked set to follow him to Pittodrie
. McNamee was on his way to Aberdeen to undergo a medical when his plane from Birmingham had to turn back due to heavy snow closing Dyce Airport. McNamee eventually signed for Aberdeen on 24 December, again teaming up with Folly. on 27 April, it was announced that McNamee would not be offered a new contract at Pittodrie and would be released at the end of the season.
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
on four occasions.
Playing career
McNamee, a versatile defender, started his career with Scottish club St Mirren, where his impressive performances alerted English Premier LeagueFA 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 Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, who signed him in 1999. His £300,000 transfer to England, however, was unsuccessful, and in 2002, having failed to make a single first team appearance for the Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
club, he returned to Scotland Livingston
Livingston 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 free transfer.
He quickly established himself in the Livingston first team, and his continuous impressive and consistent performances alerted the attention of the then Scotland national team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
manager Berti Vogts
Berti Vogts
Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts is a German former footballer. He played for Borussia Mönchengladbach and won the World Cup with West Germany in 1974. He later managed Germany , Scotland and Nigeria...
, who rewarded him with his first cap against Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
, in 2004. He featured again for Scotland just three days later, as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
.
McNamee was a member of the Livingston team which won 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...
in 2004, against Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
at Hampden Park
Hampden Park
Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland...
. In 2005–06
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
, McNamee's season was blighted by injury and he only featured 15 times for Livingston, who were eventually relegated from the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
. The season ended on a high for McNamee, however, as he was recalled to the Scotland squad for the Kirin Cup
Kirin Cup
The Kirin Cup is an annual association football tournament sponsored in Japan by the Kirin Brewery Company. The host, Japan, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national...
matches against Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
and Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
. McNamee featured as a substitute in both games as Scotland won the trophy after beating Bulgaria 5–1 and drawing 0–0 with hosts Japan.
With Livingston having been relegated from the SPL, and several clubs having confirmed their interest in him, it was unlikely that McNamee would remain at Livingston. On 2 June 2006, he signed for Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
of the English Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, for a fee of £100,000. McNamee was released by Coventry on 14 July 2008. His time at the Ricoh Arena
Ricoh Arena
The Ricoh Arena , home to Coventry City F.C., is a stadium complex situated in the Rowleys Green district of the city of Coventry, England containing a 32,609 seater football stadium, a 6,000 square-metre exhibition hall, a hotel, a leisure club, and a casino...
was blighted by injuries, and although given a chance to prove his worth to the team, manager Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman (footballer)
Christopher "Chris" Coleman is a Welsh football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Greek Side Larissa....
decided against offering a new deal. The next day, McNamee signed a two-year contract with fellow Championship club Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, becoming their third signing of the summer.
In May 2010, after playing nearly 20 times for Plymouth, McNamee and teammates Yoann Folly
Yoann Folly
Yoann Folly is a French-born Togolese footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen. His previous clubs include Saint-Étienne, Southampton, and Sheffield Wednesday...
and Lloyd Saxton were released. In November, McNamee started training with Motherwell with a view of signing a permanent deal with the Steelmen. However, following manager Craig Brown's departure to Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
, McNamee looked set to follow him to Pittodrie
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
. McNamee was on his way to Aberdeen to undergo a medical when his plane from Birmingham had to turn back due to heavy snow closing Dyce Airport. McNamee eventually signed for Aberdeen on 24 December, again teaming up with Folly. on 27 April, it was announced that McNamee would not be offered a new contract at Pittodrie and would be released at the end of the season.