Marc McNulty

Marc McNulty
Personal information
Full name Marc McNulty
Date of birth (1992-09-14) 14 September 1992
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Portsmouth
(on loan from Sheffield United)
Number 10
Youth career
1998–2003 Hutchison Vale
2003–2006 Celtic
2006–2009 Hibernian
2009–2010 Livingston
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2009–2014 Livingston 96 (41)
2014– Sheffield United 36 (10)
2015– → Portsmouth (loan) 27 (10)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:53, 23 April 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Marc McNulty (born 14 September 1992) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Portsmouth on loan from Sheffield United. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he played for the youth squads of a number of Scottish teams before being offered professional terms with Livingston aged 16. Having made over 100 appearances for Livingston he joined English side Sheffield United in the summer of 2014.

Career

Livingston

McNulty attended Portobello High School and played for the youth teams of Hutchison Vale, Celtic and Hibernian.[1] After being released by Hibernian at age 16 it affected McNulty, with him believing he "wasn't going to make it in football" and "it was over".[2] He signed for Livingston aged 16,[1][3] before making a goalscoring debut at senior level on 31 October 2009 after coming on as a late substitute in a 3–0 away win over Montrose.[4] His prolific goal scoring record at under-19 level earned him a new three-year contract on 17 February 2010.[5] In all he made nine appearance in his debut season in the first team.[6] The following season in the Second Division he made only four appearances in an injury troubled campaign.[7] Season 2011–12 saw him emerge as Livingston's top goal scorer back in the First Division, netting 16 goals in all competitions.[8] His form saw him attract the attention of clubs south of the border such as Sheffield United[9] and Derby County.[10] He extended his stay with Livingston on 25 July 2013 by signing a new two-year contract.[11]

Sheffield United

On 19 May 2014, McNulty joined Sheffield United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee which would become effective on 1 July 2014.[12] The transfer fee is believed to be between £95,000[13] and £125,000.[14] McNulty scored his first competitive goal for the blades in a 2–1, Football League Cup first round win over Mansfield Town on 13 August 2014. In November 2014, McNulty was ruled out as injured after sustaining a facial injury after an "altercation" in a night club in Edinburgh, with United manager Nigel Clough claiming that McNulty was the "innocent party".[15] On 16 December 2014, McNulty scored the only goal in a 1–0 home victory over Southampton to send United to the semi-finals of the League Cup.[16][17] After United beat Southampton in the League Cup, they also beat Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup. Louis Reed a young promising midfielder slid the ball through two QPR defenders and McNulty ran on to the ball with a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, McNulty kept his cool and slotted the ball through the goalkeeper's legs, it was his ninth goal of the season in all competitions.[18]

Portsmouth

On 6 November 2015, McNulty joined Portsmouth on a short term loan deal.[19] On 7 November 2015 he made his debut in the first round FA Cup game against Macclesfield Town, with Portsmouth winning the game 2–1. On 24 November 2015, he scored a hat-trick in a 6–0 win against York City.[20] On 4 January 2016, McNulty's loan at Portsmouth was extended until the end of the season after scoring six goals in 11 appearances.[21]

He played a starring role in the FA Cup fourth round against Bournemouth on 30 Jan 2016 when he set up the only Portsmouth goal. They went on to lose 2–1.

It was reported 21 Feb 2016 that Sheffield United wanted him back at the end of the loan spell.

Honours

Livingston

References

  1. 1 2 Anderson, Barry (11 December 2013). "Livi star Marc McNulty still hurting from Hibs axe". Edinburgh Evening News (Johnston Publishing). Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Ex-Livingston striker Mark McNulty puts career blows in the past after sealing dream move to Sheffield United". Daily Record. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Marc McNulty Livingston Profile". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Montrose 0–3 Livingston match report". BBC Sport. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Marc McNulty signs extended deal". Livingston F.C. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Marc McNulty career stats – Season 2009/10". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  7. ↑ "Marc McNulty career stats – Season 2010/11". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "For the Record 2011/12". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  9. ↑ "Matlock Town 1–2 Derby County XI". dcfc.co.uk. 15 August 2012.
  10. ↑ "New McNulty deal signed and sealed". Livingston F.C. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  11. ↑ "Marc McNulty & Jamal Campbell-Ryce join Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "McNulty adds to Scottish contingent at Bramall Lane". Herald Scotland. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  13. ↑ "McNulty is on his way to Sheffield". Daily Record. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  14. ↑ "Sheffield United: Blades make another move for ex-Owl Chris O’Grady as Steve Davies deal breaks down". Worksop Guardian. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  15. ↑ "Sheffield United sink Southampton thanks to Marc McNulty’s goal". The Guardian. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  16. ↑ "Sheffield United 1–0 Southampton". BBC Sport. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  17. ↑ "Sheffield United cause another premiership casualty". BBC. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  18. ↑ "Marc McNulty: Portsmouth sign Sheffield United striker on loan". BBC Sport. 2015-11-06. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  19. ↑ "Portsmouth 6-0 York City". BBC Sport. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  20. ↑ "Marc McNulty extends Portsmouth loan until end of season". BBC Sport. 2016-01-04. Retrieved 2016-03-05.

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