Richard McCusker (born 24 August 1970) is a Scottish former professional footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard McCusker | ||
| Date of birth | 24 August 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2001 | Clyde | 76 | (13) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editIn the summer of 1998, McCusker was part of the Junior revolution which swept through Clyde, being one of eleven players coming from the junior ranks to join the Bully Wee. He had previously played for Maryhill.
McCusker became a fans favourite at Clyde, and played a key role in helping the team win the Scottish Second Division championship in 2000. Injury meant McCusker lost his place in the team midway through the 2000–01 season, and he never really regained his place in the side. He left in November 2001, to return to former club Maryhill.
Personal life
editMcCusker was the victim of a stroke in December 2007. and again in September 2008.[1]
A Maryhill vs Pollok Legends benefit match for him took place in March 2009. The 'Game of Support' starred many former teammates.[2]
Honours
edit- Maryhill[3]
- Central Premier Division: 1996–97, 1997–98
- Central Division C: 1993–94
- West of Scotland Cup: 2000–01, 2003–04
- Central League Cup: 1995–96
- ET Cup Winners' Cup; 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98
- Clyde
References
edit- ^ "JUNIORS: Richie's goal now is to win the game of life". Evening Times. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
"Richie's battling back". Daily Record. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021. - ^ "Great Day for Richie". Clyde FC. 8 March 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Maryhill Legends match". Down The Wing. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
"Honours". Maryhill FC. Retrieved 10 June 2021. - ^ "Game of Support for Richie". Clyde Fc. 1 February 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
External links
edit- Richie McCusker at Soccerbase
