Gavin Strachan
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Gavin David Strachan is a Scottish
association football coach and sports journalist. He is the son of manager and former player Gordon Strachan
, and currently is youth team coach at Peterborough United. It is currently unknown if he will also be registered as a player.
Spending most of his early years with Coventry City
, Strachan has played for ten different senior clubs, and is a self-described journeyman. He was cap
ped eight times for the Scotland national under-21 football team
.
As part of a degree in sports journalism at Staffordshire University
he began a blog
for BBC News
in September 2008.
where his father, Gordon Strachan
, had taken over as player-manager in 1996. He was loaned out to Dundee
in 1998, making nine appearances. Back at Coventry he played in sixteen league games, eleven of them as a substitute
; he left soon after the senior Strachan stepped down as manager in late 2001. He scored once during his spell at Coventry, scoring a penalty against Preston North End in the League Cup.
In March 2003 Strachan joined Peterborough United
, in a loan deal scheduled for the remainder of the season. He joined Southend
on a free transfer shortly afterwards however, but was released by the club six weeks later, at the end of 2002/03. He then moved to Hartlepool United
on a free transfer. He enjoyed more success here and managed to play regular first team football for three seasons, appearing in seventy-eight matches and scoring seven.
During the 2005/06 season, Strachan missed a large amount of the season after fracturing a foot against Blackpool
. Despite the injury, he managed to complete the match. After recovering, he was loaned out to Stockport County
in his third season at Hartlepool.
In the 2006/07 season, Strachan saw limited selection by new Pools boss Danny Wilson after the signings of Gary Liddle
and Willie Boland
. He consequently signed for Peterborough United
initially on loan in January 2007, before making the move permanent just two days before the close of the January transfer window.
Strachan signed for Notts County
on 10 January 2008 after his release from Peterborough United. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 victory against Exeter City on 10 January 2009.
On 30 April 2009, Notts County announced that five players would be released from the club at the end of the season, Strachan being among them.
He subsequently joined Corby Town F.C.
on 24 July 2009.
In June 2010 Strachan signed a 1 year deal with Hinckley United
Strachan joined United Counties League side St Neots Town
in March 2011 scoring on his debut in the UCL cup. St Neots were later investigated as Strachan's registration papers had been delayed.
In July 2011, it was announced that Strachan will return to Peterborough United as youth team coach, replacing David Oldfield
who departed to take up a similar role with West Bromwich Albion
.
s for the Scotland national under-21 football team
, though had no appearances for the senior team. His first call-up was in a friendly against Denmark
in March 1998.
for the BBC News
site in order to help his degree
in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting at Staffordshire University
.
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...
association football coach and sports journalist. He is the son of manager and former player Gordon Strachan
Gordon Strachan
Gordon David Strachan OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having last managed Middlesbrough. Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. Prior to Middlesbrough,...
, and currently is youth team coach at Peterborough United. It is currently unknown if he will also be registered as a player.
Spending most of his early years with Coventry City
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...
, Strachan has played for ten different senior clubs, and is a self-described journeyman. He was cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
ped eight times for the Scotland national under-21 football team
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
.
As part of a degree in sports journalism at Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University is a university with its main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and with other campuses in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury.- History :...
he began a blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
for BBC News
BBC News
BBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
in September 2008.
Club career
Strachan began his football career at Coventry CityCoventry 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...
where his father, Gordon Strachan
Gordon Strachan
Gordon David Strachan OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having last managed Middlesbrough. Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. Prior to Middlesbrough,...
, had taken over as player-manager in 1996. He was loaned out to 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...
in 1998, making nine appearances. Back at Coventry he played in sixteen league games, eleven of them as a substitute
Substitute (football)
In association football, a substitute is a player who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player. Substitutions are generally made to replace a player who has become tired or injured, or who is not performing well; there may also be tactical reasons such as...
; he left soon after the senior Strachan stepped down as manager in late 2001. He scored once during his spell at Coventry, scoring a penalty against Preston North End in the League Cup.
In March 2003 Strachan joined Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
, in a loan deal scheduled for the remainder of the season. He joined Southend
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on a free transfer shortly afterwards however, but was released by the club six weeks later, at the end of 2002/03. He then moved to Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
on a free transfer. He enjoyed more success here and managed to play regular first team football for three seasons, appearing in seventy-eight matches and scoring seven.
During the 2005/06 season, Strachan missed a large amount of the season after fracturing a foot against Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. Despite the injury, he managed to complete the match. After recovering, he was loaned out to Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in his third season at Hartlepool.
In the 2006/07 season, Strachan saw limited selection by new Pools boss Danny Wilson after the signings of Gary Liddle
Gary Liddle
Gary Daniel Liddle is an English footballer, currently playing for Hartlepool United. He is a player of great versatility, able to play across midfield and defence.-Career:Liddle began his career with hometown side Middlesbrough...
and Willie Boland
Willie Boland
William John "Willie" Boland is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Limerick. He has recently moved to Teesside andn signed for Guisborough Town FC in the Northern League-Career:...
. He consequently signed for Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
initially on loan in January 2007, before making the move permanent just two days before the close of the January transfer window.
Strachan signed for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
on 10 January 2008 after his release from Peterborough United. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 victory against Exeter City on 10 January 2009.
On 30 April 2009, Notts County announced that five players would be released from the club at the end of the season, Strachan being among them.
He subsequently joined Corby Town F.C.
Corby Town F.C.
Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is...
on 24 July 2009.
In June 2010 Strachan signed a 1 year deal with Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
Strachan joined United Counties League side St Neots Town
St Neots Town F.C.
St Neots Town F.C. is an English football club based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The club are currently members of Division One Central of the Southern League and play at New Rowley Park.-History:...
in March 2011 scoring on his debut in the UCL cup. St Neots were later investigated as Strachan's registration papers had been delayed.
In July 2011, it was announced that Strachan will return to Peterborough United as youth team coach, replacing David Oldfield
David Oldfield (footballer)
David Charles Oldfield is an ex-professional footballer, currently in charge of the reserve and U18 teams at Peterborough United...
who departed to take up a similar role with West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
.
International career
Strachan received eight capCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
s for the Scotland national under-21 football team
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
, though had no appearances for the senior team. His first call-up was in a friendly against Denmark
Denmark national under-21 football team
The Denmark national under-21 football team has played since 1976 and is controlled by the Danish Football Association. Before 1976, the age limit was 23 years.-U-21 European Championship:*1978 – Quarterfinals*1980 to 1984 – Did not qualify...
in March 1998.
Media
In September 2008, Strachan began writing a blogBlog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
for the BBC News
BBC News
BBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
site in order to help his degree
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting at Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University is a university with its main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and with other campuses in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury.- History :...
.