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{{short description|English footballer}}
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| name = Rod McDonald
| name = Rod McDonald
| image =
| image = Rod McDonald.jpg
| caption = McDonald playing for [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] in 2023
| fullname = Rodney Troy McDonald<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/image/201920/general-news/efl-squad-numbering-06.09.2019.pdf |title=Notification of shirt numbers: AFC Wimbledon |publisher=English Football League |page=2 |accessdate=17 October 2019}}</ref>
| fullname = Rodney Troy McDonald<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/image/201920/general-news/efl-squad-numbering-06.09.2019.pdf |title=Notification of shirt numbers: AFC Wimbledon |publisher=English Football League |page=2 |accessdate=17 October 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|11|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|11|df=y}}
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| currentclub = [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]]
| currentclub = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| clubnumber = 5
| clubnumber = 3
| youthyears1 = 2003–2005
| youthyears1 = 2003–2005
| youthclubs1 = [[Manchester City F.C. Reserves and Academy|Manchester City]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Manchester City F.C. Reserves and Academy|Manchester City]]
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| goals11 = 0
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2018–2020
| years12 = 2018–2020
| clubs12 = [[A.F.C. Wimbledon|AFC Wimbledon]]
| clubs12 = [[AFC Wimbledon]]
| caps12 = 38
| caps12 = 38
| goals12 = 0
| goals12 = 0
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| caps13 = 60
| caps13 = 60
| goals13 = 1
| goals13 = 1
| years14 = 2022–
| years14 = 2022–2023
| clubs14 = [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]]
| clubs14 = [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]]
| caps14 = 5
| caps14 = 33
| goals14 = 1
| goals14 = 2
| years15 = 2023–2024
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| club-update = 20:03, 11 September 2022 (UTC)
| clubs15 = [[Harrogate Town A.F.C.|Harrogate Town]]
| caps15 = 23
| goals15 = 0
| years16 = 2024–
| clubs16 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| caps16 = 0
| goals16 = 0
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| club-update = 14:34, 25 June 2024 (UTC)
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'''Rodney Troy McDonald''' (born 11 April 1992) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] for {{English football updater|CreweAle}} club [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]].
'''Rodney Troy McDonald''' (born 11 April 1992) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] for {{English football updater|NottsCou}} club [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]].


==Career==
==Career==
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===Oldham Athletic===
===Oldham Athletic===
McDonald signed for [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] in early August 2010 after impressing in a series of trial games at the club.<ref name="Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/8878894.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald|date=30 October 2010|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref> He made his debut on 31 August 2010 in a [[Football League Trophy]] match against Shrewsbury Town as a 45th-minute substitute.<ref name="Oldham 0 - 1 Shrewsbury">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8951100.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Oldham 0 – 1 Shrewsbury|date=31 August 2010|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>
McDonald signed for [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] in early August 2010 after impressing in a series of trial games at the club.<ref name="Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/8878894.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald|date=30 October 2010|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref> He made his debut on 31 August 2010 in a [[Football League Trophy]] match against Shrewsbury Town as a 45th-minute substitute.<ref name="Oldham 0 – 1 Shrewsbury">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8951100.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Oldham 0 – 1 Shrewsbury|date=31 August 2010|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>


On 29 October 2010 he joined [[Stafford Rangers F.C.|Stafford Rangers]] for a month-long loan period to gain some first team experience.<ref name="McDonald on the move">{{cite news|url=http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2200808,00.html|publisher=Oldham Athletic|title=McDonald on the move|date=29 October 2010|accessdate=29 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127043935/http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0%2C%2C10337~2200808%2C00.html|archive-date=27 November 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He returned to Oldham at the end of November having made four appearances whilst on loan, including three league matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/11/29/tim-flowers-signs-two-for-rangers/|title=Tim Flowers signs two for Rangers|date=29 November 2010|work=Express & Star|accessdate=14 December 2010}}</ref>
On 29 October 2010 he joined [[Stafford Rangers F.C.|Stafford Rangers]] for a month-long loan period to gain some first team experience.<ref name="McDonald on the move">{{cite news|url=http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2200808,00.html|publisher=Oldham Athletic|title=McDonald on the move|date=29 October 2010|accessdate=29 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127043935/http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0%2C%2C10337~2200808%2C00.html|archive-date=27 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> He returned to Oldham at the end of November having made four appearances whilst on loan, including three league matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/11/29/tim-flowers-signs-two-for-rangers/|title=Tim Flowers signs two for Rangers|date=29 November 2010|work=Express & Star|accessdate=14 December 2010}}</ref>


On 22 February 2011, McDonald joined Northern Premier club [[Nantwich Town F.C.|Nantwich Town]] on a month-long loan deal.<ref>http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2299171,00.html</ref> The loan was extended on 24 March until the end of the season.<ref name="McDonald extends loan">{{cite news |url=http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2323888,00.html|publisher=Oldham Athletic|title=McDonald extends loan|date=25 March 2011|accessdate=26 March 2011}}</ref>
On 22 February 2011, McDonald joined Northern Premier club [[Nantwich Town F.C.|Nantwich Town]] on a month-long loan deal.<ref name="Chambers-24Feb2011">{{cite news |last1=Chambers |first1=Matthew |title=It's not for the lack of effort . . . |url=https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic-news/53232/it%E2%80%99s-not-for-the-lack-of-effort- |access-date=6 March 2023 |work=Oldham Evening Chronicle |date=24 February 2011}}</ref> The loan was extended on 24 March until the end of the season.<ref name="McDonald extends loan">{{cite news |url=http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2323888,00.html|publisher=Oldham Athletic|title=McDonald extends loan|date=25 March 2011|accessdate=26 March 2011}}</ref>


At the end of the season he was informed that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.<ref name="Lactics offer new contracts">{{cite news
At the end of the season he was informed by Oldham that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.<ref name="Lactics offer new contracts">{{cite news
| title = Lactics offer new contracts
| title = Lactics offer new contracts
| url = http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6924077,00.html?
| url = http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6924077,00.html?
| work = Sky Sports
| publisher = Sky Sports
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| date = 9 May 2011
| date = 9 May 2011
| accessdate = 10 May 2011}}</ref>
| accessdate = 10 May 2011}}</ref>
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===Nantwich Town===
===Nantwich Town===
In late 2011 he rejoined his former loan club, for the third time, this time on a permanent deal.<ref name="McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers">{{cite news
In late 2011 he rejoined his former loan club, for the third time, this time on a permanent deal.<ref name="McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers">{{cite news
| title =McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers
| title = McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers
| url = http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/?p=859
| url = http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/?p=859
| work = Nantwich Town F.C.
| work = Nantwich Town F.C.
| publisher =
| date = 9 May 2011
| date = 9 May 2011
| accessdate = 7 January 2012}}</ref>
| accessdate = 7 January 2012
| archive-date = 4 March 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055852/http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/?p=859
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>


===Hereford United===
===Hereford United===
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|archiveurl = https://archive.today/20130420124311/http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/mcdonald-joins-bulls-280113-624448.aspx
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| title =Hereford United: New deals for Graham, O'Keefe and McDonald
| title =Hereford United: New deals for Graham, O'Keefe and McDonald
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22859983
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22859983
| work = BBC Sport
| publisher = BBC Sport
| publisher = BBC Sport
| date = 11 June 2013
| date = 11 June 2013
| accessdate = 29 July 2013}}</ref>
| accessdate = 29 July 2013}}</ref>


=== AFC Telford United ===
=== AFC Telford United ===
Following Hereford's relegation from the [[National League (division)|Conference Premier Division]], McDonald departed the club and signed for [[AFC Telford United]], following Martin Foyle in joining the Bucks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27798113|title=Hereford United: Rod McDonald signs for AFC Telford United|date=2014-06-11|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Following Hereford's relegation from the [[National League (division)|Conference Premier Division]], McDonald departed the club and signed for [[AFC Telford United]], following Martin Foyle in joining the Bucks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27798113|title=Hereford United: Rod McDonald signs for AFC Telford United|date=2014-06-11|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>


=== Northampton Town ===
=== Northampton Town ===
After leaving Telford, McDonald joined [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] on a trial, and impressed manager [[Chris Wilder]] enough to earn a 12-month contract with the Cobblers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2015/july/northampton-town-sign-rod-mcdonald/|title=NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN ROD McDONALD|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-gb}}</ref> McDonald made his debut for Northampton in a 3–0 win over [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] on 15 August 2015, as a substitute for [[Zander Diamond]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33831963|title=Northampton Town 3–0 Exeter City|date=2015-08-15|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> He eventually established himself as a regular starter in the side as they went on to win the [[2015–16 Football League Two|2015/16 League Two title]], signing a new contract with the club until the summer of 2018 in February 2016.
After leaving Telford, McDonald joined [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] on a trial, and impressed manager [[Chris Wilder]] enough to earn a 12-month contract with the Cobblers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2015/july/northampton-town-sign-rod-mcdonald/|title=NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN ROD McDONALD|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-gb}}</ref> McDonald made his debut for Northampton in a 3–0 win over [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] on 15 August 2015, as a substitute for [[Zander Diamond]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33831963|title=Northampton Town 3–0 Exeter City|date=2015-08-15|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> He eventually established himself as a regular starter in the side as they went on to win the [[2015–16 Football League Two|2015/16 League Two title]], signing a new contract with the club until the summer of 2018 in February 2016.


Following Chris Wilder's departure as Northampton Town manager in May 2016,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36274419|title=Chris Wilder: Sheffield United appoint Northampton boss to replace Nigel Adkins|date=2016-05-12|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> McDonald struggled to establish in the side during the following season in [[EFL League One|League One]], making just nine appearances in all competitions during the 2016/17 season.<ref>{{Soccerbase season|69100|2016|access-date=2017-08-20}}</ref> At the end of the campaign, McDonald was transfer-listed by manager [[Justin Edinburgh]], alongside three other players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/edinburgh-explains-decision-to-transfer-list-cobblers-quartet-1-7945713|title=Edinburgh explains decision to transfer-list Cobblers quartet|website=www.northamptonchron.co.uk|date=4 May 2017 |language=en|access-date=2017-08-20}}</ref>
Following Chris Wilder's departure as Northampton Town manager in May 2016,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36274419|title=Chris Wilder: Sheffield United appoint Northampton boss to replace Nigel Adkins|date=2016-05-12|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> McDonald struggled to establish in the side during the following season in [[EFL League One|League One]], making just nine appearances in all competitions during the 2016/17 season.<ref>{{Soccerbase season|69100|2016|access-date=2017-08-20}}</ref> At the end of the campaign, McDonald was transfer-listed by manager [[Justin Edinburgh]], alongside three other players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/edinburgh-explains-decision-to-transfer-list-cobblers-quartet-1-7945713|title=Edinburgh explains decision to transfer-list Cobblers quartet|website=northamptonchron.co.uk|date=4 May 2017 |language=en|access-date=2017-08-20}}</ref>


=== Coventry City ===
=== Coventry City ===
On 19 May 2017, McDonald was signed by [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39978841|title=Rod McDonald: Coventry City sign Northampton Town defender|date=2017-05-19|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> McDonald made his debut for the Sky Blues in a 3–0 victory over [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] on the opening day of the [[2017–18 EFL League Two|2017–18 League Two]] season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40761068|title=Coventry City 3–0 Notts County|date=2017-08-05|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>
On 19 May 2017, McDonald was signed by [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39978841|title=Rod McDonald: Coventry City sign Northampton Town defender|date=2017-05-19|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref> McDonald made his debut for the Sky Blues in a 3–0 victory over [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] on the opening day of the [[2017–18 EFL League Two|2017–18 League Two]] season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40761068|title=Coventry City 3–0 Notts County|date=2017-08-05|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-08-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>


===AFC Wimbledon===
===AFC Wimbledon===
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===Carlisle United===
===Carlisle United===
On 3 August 2020, McDonald joined [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/august/contract-experienced-defender-joins-the-blues/|title=CONTRACT: Experienced defender joins the Blues|website=www.carlisleunited.co.uk|date=3 August 2020|accessdate=9 May 2022}}</ref> He was released by the club at the end of the [[2021–22 Carlisle United F.C. season|2021–22 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2022/may/retained--released-list-2022/|title=RETAINED / RELEASE LIST 2022|website=www.carlisleunited.co.uk|date=9 May 2022}}</ref>
On 3 August 2020, McDonald joined [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/august/contract-experienced-defender-joins-the-blues/|title=CONTRACT: Experienced defender joins the Blues|website=carlisleunited.co.uk|date=3 August 2020|accessdate=9 May 2022}}</ref> He was released by the club at the end of the [[2021–22 Carlisle United F.C. season|2021–22 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2022/may/retained--released-list-2022/|title=RETAINED / RELEASE LIST 2022|website=carlisleunited.co.uk|date=9 May 2022}}</ref>


===Crewe Alexandra===
===Crewe Alexandra===
On 27 June 2022, McDonald agreed to join [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] upon the expiration of his Carlisle United contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2022/june/mcdonald-becomes-signing-number-5/|title=McDonald Becomes Signing Number Five|website=www.crewealex.net|date=27 June 2022|accessdate=27 June 2022}}</ref> He started in Crewe's opening game of the 2022–23 season, a 2–1 victory over [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] at [[Spotland Stadium|Spotland]] on 30 July 2022.<ref name="BBC-30jul2022">{{cite news |title=Rochdale 1-2 Crewe Alexandra |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62275052 |access-date=30 July 2022 |work=BBC Sport |date=30 July 2022}}</ref>
On 27 June 2022, McDonald agreed to join [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] upon the expiration of his Carlisle United contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2022/june/mcdonald-becomes-signing-number-5/|title=McDonald Becomes Signing Number Five|website=crewealex.net|date=27 June 2022|accessdate=27 June 2022}}</ref> He started in Crewe's opening game of the 2022–23 season, a 2–1 victory over [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] at [[Spotland Stadium|Spotland]] on 30 July 2022.<ref name="BBC-30jul2022">{{cite news |title=Rochdale 1-2 Crewe Alexandra |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62275052 |access-date=30 July 2022 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 July 2022}}</ref> Five weeks later, on 3 September 2023, he scored his first Crewe goal in a 2–1 League Two defeat by [[Stevenage F.C.|Stevenage]] at [[Gresty Road]].<ref name="BBC-03Sep2022">{{cite news |title=Crewe Alexandra 1-2 Stevenage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62697527 |access-date=6 March 2023 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 September 2022}}</ref> At the end of the season, he was offered a new contract by the club.<ref name="CAFC-15May2023">{{cite news |title=Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2023 | url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/may/retained-list-2023--crewe-alexandra/ |access-date=16 May 2023 |work=CreweAlex.com |date=15 May 2023}}</ref>

=== Harrogate Town ===
On 9 June 2023, it was announced that McDonald had declined the contract extension from Crewe Alexandra, in order to sign for [[Harrogate Town A.F.C.|Harrogate Town]] upon expiry of his contract.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Harrogate sign defenders Foulds and McDonald |language=en-GB |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65861391 |access-date=2023-06-09}}</ref> He made his Harrogate debut in the club's opening game of the season, a 1–0 win at [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster]] on 5 August 2023, and scored his first Harrogate goal on 4 November 2023, in Harrogate's 5–1 FA Cup first round win at [[Marine A.F.C.|Marine]].<ref name="BBC-04Nov2023">{{cite news |title=Marine 1-5 Harrogate Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67279025 |access-date=7 November 2023 |work=BBC Sport |date=4 November 2023}}</ref>

=== Notts County ===
On 24 June 2024, McDonald signed for fellow League Two side [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/signing-rod-mcdonald-240624/|title=Signing: Rod McDonald|website=www.nottscountyfc.co.uk|date=24 June 2024|accessdate=25 June 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
His father [[Rodney McDonald|Rodney]] was a professional footballer for Partick Thistle as well as many other clubs, as is his older brother [[Clayton McDonald|Clayton]].<ref name="Proud Dad Rod">{{cite news |url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/News/0,,10428~1791887,00.html|publisher=Walsall F.C.|title=Proud Dad Rod|date=9 September 2009|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>
His father, [[Rod McDonald (footballer, born 1967)|Rodney]], was a professional footballer for [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] as well as many other clubs, as is his older brother [[Clayton McDonald|Clayton]].<ref name="Proud Dad Rod">{{cite news |url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/News/0,,10428~1791887,00.html|publisher=Walsall F.C.|title=Proud Dad Rod|date=9 September 2009|accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{Updated|match played on 3 September 2022}}
{{Updated|end of 2023–24 season}}


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Latest revision as of 04:54, 31 October 2024

Rod McDonald
McDonald playing for Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name Rodney Troy McDonald[1]
Date of birth (1992-04-11) 11 April 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Notts County
Number 3
Youth career
2003–2005 Manchester City
2005–2009 Stoke City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Stoke City 0 (0)
2009 → Nantwich Town (loan) 1 (0)
2010–2011 Oldham Athletic 0 (0)
2010 → Stafford Rangers (loan) 3 (0)
2011 → Nantwich Town (loan) 14 (0)
2011 Colwyn Bay 15 (0)
2011–2013 Nantwich Town 44 (1)
2013–2014 Hereford United 48 (4)
2014–2015 AFC Telford United 22 (2)
2015–2017 Northampton Town 30 (3)
2017–2018 Coventry City 37 (0)
2018–2020 AFC Wimbledon 38 (0)
2020–2022 Carlisle United 60 (1)
2022–2023 Crewe Alexandra 33 (2)
2023–2024 Harrogate Town 23 (0)
2024– Notts County 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:34, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Rodney Troy McDonald (born 11 April 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Notts County.

Career

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Stoke City

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McDonald joined Stoke City's academy from Manchester City's academy in 2005. He became a regular in the club's youth and reserves side but was released in the summer of 2010. In October 2009 he joined Nantwich Town on loan to gain some first team experience.[2] However Stoke recalled McDonald after just one substitute appearance after academy manager Adrian Pennock wanted him to start on his debut.[3]

Oldham Athletic

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McDonald signed for Oldham Athletic in early August 2010 after impressing in a series of trial games at the club.[4] He made his debut on 31 August 2010 in a Football League Trophy match against Shrewsbury Town as a 45th-minute substitute.[5]

On 29 October 2010 he joined Stafford Rangers for a month-long loan period to gain some first team experience.[6] He returned to Oldham at the end of November having made four appearances whilst on loan, including three league matches.[7]

On 22 February 2011, McDonald joined Northern Premier club Nantwich Town on a month-long loan deal.[8] The loan was extended on 24 March until the end of the season.[9]

At the end of the season he was informed by Oldham that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.[10]

Colwyn Bay

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In July 2011, McDonald agreed to join Colwyn Bay.

Nantwich Town

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In late 2011 he rejoined his former loan club, for the third time, this time on a permanent deal.[11]

Hereford United

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On 28 January 2013, McDonald joined Hereford United on a contract lasting until the end of the season.[12]

After impressing Hereford manager Martin Foyle, McDonald signed a new one-year contract on 11 June 2013.[13]

AFC Telford United

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Following Hereford's relegation from the Conference Premier Division, McDonald departed the club and signed for AFC Telford United, following Martin Foyle in joining the Bucks.[14]

Northampton Town

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After leaving Telford, McDonald joined Northampton Town on a trial, and impressed manager Chris Wilder enough to earn a 12-month contract with the Cobblers.[15] McDonald made his debut for Northampton in a 3–0 win over Exeter City on 15 August 2015, as a substitute for Zander Diamond.[16] He eventually established himself as a regular starter in the side as they went on to win the 2015/16 League Two title, signing a new contract with the club until the summer of 2018 in February 2016.

Following Chris Wilder's departure as Northampton Town manager in May 2016,[17] McDonald struggled to establish in the side during the following season in League One, making just nine appearances in all competitions during the 2016/17 season.[18] At the end of the campaign, McDonald was transfer-listed by manager Justin Edinburgh, alongside three other players.[19]

Coventry City

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On 19 May 2017, McDonald was signed by Coventry City on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[20] McDonald made his debut for the Sky Blues in a 3–0 victory over Notts County on the opening day of the 2017–18 League Two season.[21]

AFC Wimbledon

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On 2 August 2018, McDonald joined League One side AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee.[22]

Carlisle United

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On 3 August 2020, McDonald joined Carlisle United on a two-year deal.[23] He was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[24]

Crewe Alexandra

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On 27 June 2022, McDonald agreed to join Crewe Alexandra upon the expiration of his Carlisle United contract.[25] He started in Crewe's opening game of the 2022–23 season, a 2–1 victory over Rochdale at Spotland on 30 July 2022.[26] Five weeks later, on 3 September 2023, he scored his first Crewe goal in a 2–1 League Two defeat by Stevenage at Gresty Road.[27] At the end of the season, he was offered a new contract by the club.[28]

Harrogate Town

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On 9 June 2023, it was announced that McDonald had declined the contract extension from Crewe Alexandra, in order to sign for Harrogate Town upon expiry of his contract.[29] He made his Harrogate debut in the club's opening game of the season, a 1–0 win at Doncaster on 5 August 2023, and scored his first Harrogate goal on 4 November 2023, in Harrogate's 5–1 FA Cup first round win at Marine.[30]

Notts County

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On 24 June 2024, McDonald signed for fellow League Two side Notts County on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[31]

Personal life

[edit]

His father, Rodney, was a professional footballer for Partick Thistle as well as many other clubs, as is his older brother Clayton.[32]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Oldham Athletic 2010–11[33] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
Stafford Rangers (loan) 2010–11[33] National League North 3 0 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 3 0
Colwyn Bay 2011–12[33] National League North 15 0 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 15 0
Hereford United 2012–13[33] Conference Premier 11 2 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 11 2
2013–14[33] Conference Premier 37 2 2 0 ~ ~ 1[b] 0 40 2
Total 48 4 2 0 ~ ~ 1 0 51 4
AFC Telford United 2014–15[33] Conference Premier 22 2 5 1 ~ ~ 1[b] 0 28 3
Northampton Town 2015–16[34] League Two 23 3 3 0 1 0 1[a] 0 28 3
2016–17[35] League One 7 0 0 0 0 0 2[c] 0 9 0
Total 30 3 3 0 1 0 3 0 37 3
Coventry City 2017–18[36] League Two 37 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 41 0
AFC Wimbledon 2018–19[37] League One 23 0 3 0 2 0 2[c] 0 30 0
2019–20[38] League One 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 0
Total 38 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 46 0
Carlisle United 2020–21[39] League Two 29 0 0 0 1 0 1[c] 0 31 0
2021–22[40] League Two 31 1 2 0 0 0 2[c] 0 35 1
Total 60 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 66 1
Crewe Alexandra 2022–23[41] League Two 33 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 36 2
Harrogate Town 2023–24[42] League Two 23 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 27 1
Career total 309 12 20 2 8 0 13 0 351 14
  1. ^ a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b Appearances in FA Trophy
  3. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Coventry City

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: AFC Wimbledon" (PDF). English Football League. p. 2. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Non-league football: McDonald to join Nantwich". This Is Staffordshire. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Nantwich boss rues loss of Stoke City starlet". This Is Staffordshire. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  4. ^ "Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald". BBC Sport. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  5. ^ "Oldham 0 – 1 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  6. ^ "McDonald on the move". Oldham Athletic. 29 October 2010. Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Tim Flowers signs two for Rangers". Express & Star. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  8. ^ Chambers, Matthew (24 February 2011). "It's not for the lack of effort . . ". Oldham Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  9. ^ "McDonald extends loan". Oldham Athletic. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Lactics offer new contracts". Sky Sports. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  11. ^ "McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers". Nantwich Town F.C. 9 May 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  12. ^ "Bulls sign McDonald". Hereford United F.C. Hereford United F.C. 28 January 2013. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  13. ^ "Hereford United: New deals for Graham, O'Keefe and McDonald". BBC Sport. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Hereford United: Rod McDonald signs for AFC Telford United". BBC Sport. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  15. ^ "NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN ROD McDONALD". Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  16. ^ "Northampton Town 3–0 Exeter City". BBC Sport. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Chris Wilder: Sheffield United appoint Northampton boss to replace Nigel Adkins". BBC Sport. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  18. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  19. ^ "Edinburgh explains decision to transfer-list Cobblers quartet". northamptonchron.co.uk. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  20. ^ "Rod McDonald: Coventry City sign Northampton Town defender". BBC Sport. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  21. ^ "Coventry City 3–0 Notts County". BBC Sport. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  22. ^ "AFC Wimbledon: Tyler Garratt and Rod McDonald agree deals at League One club". BBC Sport. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  23. ^ "CONTRACT: Experienced defender joins the Blues". carlisleunited.co.uk. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  24. ^ "RETAINED / RELEASE LIST 2022". carlisleunited.co.uk. 9 May 2022.
  25. ^ "McDonald Becomes Signing Number Five". crewealex.net. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  26. ^ "Rochdale 1-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  27. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 1-2 Stevenage". BBC Sport. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  28. ^ "Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2023". CreweAlex.com. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  29. ^ "Harrogate sign defenders Foulds and McDonald". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  30. ^ "Marine 1-5 Harrogate Town". BBC Sport. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  31. ^ "Signing: Rod McDonald". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  32. ^ "Proud Dad Rod". Walsall F.C. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  33. ^ a b c d e f 2010 at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  34. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  36. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  37. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  38. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  39. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  40. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  41. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  42. ^ "Games played by Rod McDonald in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  43. ^ Law, James (28 May 2018). "Coventry City 3–1 Exeter City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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