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{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
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| image = Ryan McGuffie.jpg
| image = Ryan McGuffie.jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|7|22}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1980|7|22}}
| birth_place = [[Dumfries]], Scotland
| birth_place = [[Dumfries]], Scotland
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=2}}
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] / [[midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[St Albans Saints SC|St Albans Saints]]
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] / [[Midfielder|midfielder]]
| youthyears1 = |youthclubs1=[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| youthyears1 = |youthclubs1=[[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]]
| youthyears2 = –1998 |youthclubs2=[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| youthyears2 = –1998 |youthclubs2=[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]]
| years1 = 1998–1999 |clubs1=[[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]] |caps1=12 |goals1=1
| years1 = 1998–1999 |clubs1=[[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]] |caps1=12 |goals1=1
| years2 = 1999–2001 |clubs2=[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]] |caps2= |goals2=
| years2 = 1999–2001 |clubs2=[[Annan Athletic F.C.|Annan Athletic]] |caps2=52 |goals2=18
| years3 = 2001–2002 |clubs3=[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] |caps3=0 |goals3=0
| years3 = 2001–2002 |clubs3=[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] |caps3=0 |goals3=0
| years4 = 2002–2008 |clubs4=[[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]] |caps4=155 |goals4=28
| years4 = 2002–2008 |clubs4=[[Gretna F.C.|Gretna]] |caps4=185 |goals4=32
| years5 = 2008–2010 |clubs5=[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] |caps5=81 |goals5=8
| years5 = 2008–2010 |clubs5=[[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] |caps5=98 |goals5=12
| years6 = 2010–2014 |clubs6=[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] |caps6=102 |goals6=13
| years6 = 2010–2014 |clubs6=[[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] |caps6=102 |goals6=19
| years7 = 2014– |clubs7=[[St Albans Saints SC|St Albans Saints]] |caps7=91 |goals7=19
| years7 = 2014–2019 |clubs7=[[St Albans Saints SC|St Albans Saints]] |caps7=118 |goals7=23
| totalcaps = 567
| club-update = 17 January 2018
| totalgoals = 105
}}
}}


'''Ryan McGuffie''' (born 22 July 1980 in [[Dumfries]], Scotland) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] currently playing for Australian club [[St Albans Saints]]. McGuffie is a utility player who can line up in either [[Defender (association football)|defence]] or [[midfield]].
'''Ryan McGuffie''' (born 22 July 1980) is a Scottish former professional [[association football|footballer]] who last played for Australian club [[St Albans Saints]]. McGuffie is a utility player who can line up in either [[Defender (association football)|defence]] or [[midfield]].


==Career==
==Career==
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===Greenock Morton===
===Greenock Morton===


In the January transfer window of the [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]] season McGuffie made the move from Gretna to [[Scottish Football League Second Division]] champions [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/morton/7168524.stm|title=McGuffie arrives as Linn departs|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2008|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> McGuffie would soon be joined by his manager [[Davie Irons]], assistant manager [[Derek Collins]] and a host of his former team mates as Gretna played out their final days in the [[Scottish Premier League]].
In the January transfer window of the [[2007–08 in Scottish football|2007–08]] season McGuffie made the move from Gretna to [[Scottish Football League Second Division]] champions [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] where he scored on his debut match against Stirling Albion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/morton/7168524.stm|title=McGuffie arrives as Linn departs|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2008|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> McGuffie would soon be joined by his manager [[Davie Irons]], assistant manager [[Derek Collins]] and a host of his former teammates as Gretna played out their final days in the [[Scottish Premier League]].


He started the first six weeks of the [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]] season extremely well as he scored five goals in the [[Greenock]] club's assault in the cup competitions.
He started the first six weeks of the [[2008–09 in Scottish football|2008–09]] season extremely well as he scored five goals in the [[Greenock]] club's assault in the cup competitions.
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===Queen of the South===
===Queen of the South===


McGuffie was announced as having signed a one-year contract with hometown club Queen of the South on the club website on 18 May 2010.<ref>[http://qosfc.com/HeadlineNews/ViewFullStory/tabid/151/selectmoduleid/498/ArticleID/1222/reftab/36/Default.aspx "Local lad signs for Queens", 18 May 2010 www.qosfc.com]{{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref> After playing in Queens pre season games he scored on his competitive debut, a [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]] first round 2–1 win against [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]] on 24 July 2010, which was Queens first competitive match that season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://live.qosstats.info/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=133|title="Queen of the South 2 – 1 Albion Rovers" www.qosfc.com|publisher=}}</ref> His first league goal came on 22 August 2010, in the 3–1 win at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://live.qosstats.info/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=137|title=Cowdenbeath 1 – 3 Queen of the South|publisher=Queen of the South FC}}</ref> He played in the [[2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final]] 2–0 defeat to [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=361|title='Queen of the South 0 – 2 Ross County' www.qosfc.com|publisher=|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402034541/http://qosfc.com/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=361|archivedate=2 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
McGuffie was announced as having signed a one-year contract with hometown club Queen of the South on the club website on 18 May 2010.<ref>[http://qosfc.com/HeadlineNews/ViewFullStory/tabid/151/selectmoduleid/498/ArticleID/1222/reftab/36/Default.aspx "Local lad signs for Queens", 18 May 2010 www.qosfc.com]{{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref> After playing in Queens pre season games he scored on his competitive debut, a [[Scottish Challenge Cup|Challenge Cup]] first round 2–1 win against [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]] on 24 July 2010, which was Queens first competitive match that season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://live.qosstats.info/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=133|title="Queen of the South 2 – 1 Albion Rovers" www.qosfc.com|publisher=}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> His first league goal came on 22 August 2010, in the 3–1 win at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://live.qosstats.info/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=137|title=Cowdenbeath 1 – 3 Queen of the South|publisher=Queen of the South FC}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He played in the [[2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final]] 2–0 defeat to [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=361|title='Queen of the South 0 – 2 Ross County' www.qosfc.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402034541/http://qosfc.com/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=361|archivedate=2 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


McGuffie re-signed for Queens on 19 July 2011 for season 2011–12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=739|title=QosFC: Two more signings|website=www.qosfc.com}}</ref> At the turn of the year he took on the role of penalty taker scoring against [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton]] on 2 January 2012 and again on 21 January against [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]].<ref name = "fixt">{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/fixtures|title=QosFC: Fixtures 17/18|website=qosfc.com}}</ref> He scored with another penalty on 14 February 2012 in the [[Scottish Cup]] last 16 replay at home against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/live-updates|title=QosFC: Live Updates|website=qosfc.com}}</ref>
McGuffie re-signed for Queens on 19 July 2011 for season 2011–12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=739|title=QosFC: Two more signings|website=www.qosfc.com}}</ref> At the turn of the year he took on the role of penalty taker scoring against [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton]] on 2 January 2012 and again on 21 January against [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]].<ref name = "fixt">{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/fixtures|title=QosFC: Fixtures 17/18|website=qosfc.com}}</ref> He scored with another penalty on 14 February 2012 in the [[Scottish Cup]] last 16 replay at home against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://qosfc.com/live-updates|title=QosFC: Live Updates|website=qosfc.com}}</ref>


On 15 February 2014, it was announced that McGuffie had been released from his contract at his own request <ref>{{cite web|title=Ryan McGuffie Leaves the club|url=http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=2199|publisher=qosfc.com|date=15 February 2014|accessdate=17 February 2014}}</ref> in order to move to Australia and sign for [[St Albans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|title=McGuffie jets off to Victoria|url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/mcguffie-jets-off-to-victoria/|publisher=SPFL|date=26 February 2014|accessdate=27 February 2014}}</ref>
On 15 February 2014, it was announced that McGuffie had been released from his contract at his own request in order to move to Australia and sign for [[St Albans Saints]] where he scored two on his debut game against Springvale White Eagles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ryan McGuffie Leaves the club|url=http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=2199|publisher=qosfc.com|date=15 February 2014|accessdate=17 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=McGuffie jets off to Victoria|url=http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/mcguffie-jets-off-to-victoria/|publisher=SPFL|date=26 February 2014|accessdate=27 February 2014}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:44, 3 November 2024

Ryan McGuffie
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-07-22) 22 July 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Dumfries, Scotland
Position(s) Defender / midfielder
Youth career
St Johnstone
–1998 Annan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 Queen's Park 12 (1)
1999–2001 Annan Athletic 52 (18)
2001–2002 Newcastle United 0 (0)
2002–2008 Gretna 185 (32)
2008–2010 Greenock Morton 98 (12)
2010–2014 Queen of the South 102 (19)
2014–2019 St Albans Saints 118 (23)
Total 567 (105)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ryan McGuffie (born 22 July 1980) is a Scottish former professional footballer who last played for Australian club St Albans Saints. McGuffie is a utility player who can line up in either defence or midfield.

Career

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Early career

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Ryan McGuffie played two trial matches for home town club Queen of the South during the pre season of 2002–03. McGuffie started at home versus Barnsley and appeared as a substitute away to Southport. His brother Russell played one league match for Queens in 1999. Russell signed for Queens through the club's youth set-up.

Gretna

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McGuffie played for Gretna and scored Gretna's goal in the 2006 Scottish Cup Final against Heart of Midlothian. He scored from a rebound after having his penalty kick saved by Craig Gordon. This qualified Gretna for European competition for the first time ever. However they were hammered 5–1 at home by Derry City in the UEFA Cup, McGuffie scoring Gretna's goal.[1]

He guested for Shamrock Rovers in a friendly against Hibernian in July 2005.[2]

Greenock Morton

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In the January transfer window of the 2007–08 season McGuffie made the move from Gretna to Scottish Football League Second Division champions Greenock Morton where he scored on his debut match against Stirling Albion.[3] McGuffie would soon be joined by his manager Davie Irons, assistant manager Derek Collins and a host of his former teammates as Gretna played out their final days in the Scottish Premier League.

He started the first six weeks of the 2008–09 season extremely well as he scored five goals in the Greenock club's assault in the cup competitions.

Queen of the South

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McGuffie was announced as having signed a one-year contract with hometown club Queen of the South on the club website on 18 May 2010.[4] After playing in Queens pre season games he scored on his competitive debut, a Challenge Cup first round 2–1 win against Albion Rovers on 24 July 2010, which was Queens first competitive match that season.[5] His first league goal came on 22 August 2010, in the 3–1 win at Cowdenbeath.[6] He played in the 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final 2–0 defeat to Ross County.[7]

McGuffie re-signed for Queens on 19 July 2011 for season 2011–12.[8] At the turn of the year he took on the role of penalty taker scoring against Hamilton on 2 January 2012 and again on 21 January against Livingston.[9] He scored with another penalty on 14 February 2012 in the Scottish Cup last 16 replay at home against Aberdeen.[10]

On 15 February 2014, it was announced that McGuffie had been released from his contract at his own request in order to move to Australia and sign for St Albans Saints where he scored two on his debut game against Springvale White Eagles.[11][12]

Honours

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Gretna:-

Queen of the South:-

References

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  1. ^ "Gretna 1–5 Derry City". BBC Sport. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Match Summary". Shamrock Rovers FC. 6 July 2005. Retrieved 11 September 2008. [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "McGuffie arrives as Linn departs". BBC Sport. 2 January 2008. Retrieved 24 December 2008.
  4. ^ "Local lad signs for Queens", 18 May 2010 www.qosfc.com[dead link‍]
  5. ^ ""Queen of the South 2 – 1 Albion Rovers" www.qosfc.com".[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Cowdenbeath 1 – 3 Queen of the South". Queen of the South FC.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "'Queen of the South 0 – 2 Ross County' www.qosfc.com". Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  8. ^ "QosFC: Two more signings". www.qosfc.com.
  9. ^ "QosFC: Fixtures 17/18". qosfc.com.
  10. ^ "QosFC: Live Updates". qosfc.com.
  11. ^ "Ryan McGuffie Leaves the club". qosfc.com. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  12. ^ "McGuffie jets off to Victoria". SPFL. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
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