James McNulty (footballer)

James McNulty

McNulty playing for Rochdale in 2015
Personal information
Full name James McNulty
Date of birth (1985-02-13) 13 February 1985
Place of birth Runcorn, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Rochdale
Number 4
Youth career
2001–2002 Liverpool
2002–2003 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Wrexham 0 (0)
2004 → Bangor City (loan) 5 (0)
2004–2006 Caernarfon Town 68 (2)
2006–2008 Macclesfield Town 41 (2)
2008–2009 Stockport County 46 (1)
2009–2011 Brighton & Hove Albion 15 (1)
2010 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 3 (0)
2010 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 11 (0)
2011–2014 Barnsley 61 (2)
2013–2014 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 19 (0)
2014–2015 Bury 46 (0)
2015– Rochdale 45 (0)
National team‡
2001–2002 Scotland U17 6 (0)
2003–2004 Scotland U19 4 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:31, 2 June 2015 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:31, 2 June 2015 (UTC)

James "Jimmy" McNulty[1] (born 13 February 1985) is an English footballer who plays for Rochdale as a defender.

Career

Born in Runcorn, Cheshire,[2] McNulty had trials at both Liverpool and Everton as a schoolboy before choosing to join the latter's academy set-up. McNulty then signed for Wrexham after being released. After several years at Wrexham, he became their reserve team captain. However, he made only one senior appearance for the team as a substitute for Steve Roberts against Stockport County in the Football League Trophy on 5 November 2003; Wrexham lost the game in a 5–4 defeat. In February and March 2004, after leaving Wrexham, McNulty spent five matches at Bangor City in the League of Wales. He joined another League of Wales side, Caernarfon Town, in summer 2004. He made 63 appearances for the club over two seasons, scoring twice, whilst also reaching the position of captain.

In July 2006 McNulty signed for League Two club Macclesfield Town. On 21 November his first goal for the club sealed a 1–0 win in a FA Cup 1st Round replay against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium.[3] On 29 November it was announced that McNulty had broken his leg and would be out of action for several months. Upon his return to the side he scored his first league goal in a 2–2 draw with Barnet.[4]

On 2 January 2008 McNulty signed an eighteen-month contract with fellow League Two side Stockport County, after rejecting a new contract at Macclesfield.[5] McNulty scored his first Stockport goal at Leyton Orient on 13 September[6] and went on to captain Stockport on several occasions. He played as a central defender for Stockport as they won promotion with a 3–2 play-off victory over Rochdale at Wembley.[7]

During the January 2009 transfer window, McNulty attracted attention as Stockport looked to bring in money to solve financial difficulties. Stockport accepted an undisclosed offer from Brighton & Hove Albion, allowing McNulty to open contract negotiations with the club, however he refused the opportunity on 22 January, explaining that he did not wish to move to Brighton.[8] On 31 January he was pulled out of the matchday squad for Stockport's game against Hereford after being given permission to talk to an unnamed team.[9]

On 2 February, it was revealed that McNulty had a change of heart and agreed to join Brighton & Hove Albion, signing a  3 1⁄2-year contract.[10]

After scoring on his debut against Peterborough,[11] McNulty ruptured a kidney during Brighton's 4–0 home defeat to Crewe Alexandra on 28 February 2009, and the injury ruled him out of action for the foreseeable future.[12][13] On 23 March, it was announced that McNulty had an operation to remove his right kidney[14] and that he would be ruled out of action for approximately six months.[15] McNulty made his first appearance for Brighton since suffering the horrendous injury in a 2–0 pre-season friendly victory at Scunthorpe United, coming on as a second-half substitute.[16] McNulty made his competitive comeback for Brighton during the 1–0 defeat at Leyton Orient in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy competition on 6 October 2009. After making another 10 competitive appearances since his horrific injury, the last being in the 3–2 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup during January 2010, McNulty was allowed to join Championship side Scunthorpe United on an initial one-month loan to furthermore help his comeback to professional football by manager Gus Poyet. During his short spell at Glanford Park, McNulty made 3 appearances for the Iron before returning to Brighton at the conclusion of the Championship season.

During July 2010, he re-signed for Scunthorpe on a further six months' loan deal,[17] however after suffering an ankle injury requiring surgery, McNulty returned to Brighton on 5 December 2010.[18]

On 24 June 2011, McNulty signed for Championship side Barnsley on a two-year contract. He was voted Players player of the year in his first season at Barnsley. The following season Barnsley manager Keith Hill announced McNulty as the new team captain. On the 3rd of October 2013 James moved on a loan deal to Tranmere Rovers

On 17 January 2014, McNulty had his contract at Barnsley cancelled by mutual consent.[19] Hours after announcing he left Barnsley, McNulty signed an 18-month deal for Bury where he will be re-united with boss David Flitcroft.[20]

On 2 June 2015, McNulty signed for Rochdale on a two-year contract and reunited with his old boss Keith Hill.[21]

References

  1. ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 427. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ "Walsall 0–1 Macclesfield". BBC. 21 November 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Barnet 2–2 Macclesfield". BBC. 8 December 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  5. ↑ Stockport sign defender McNulty
  6. ↑ "Leyton Orient 0–3 Stockport". BBC. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  7. ↑ Leach, Conrad (27 May 2008). "Dickinson strike sends Stockport into raptures". The Independent, 27 May 2008. London. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  8. ↑ McNulty turns down Brighton
  9. ↑ Stockport 4 – 1 Hereford
  10. ↑ Albion Clinch McNulty Deal. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2009.
  11. ↑ "Brighton 2–4 Peterborough". BBC. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  12. ↑ McNulty Detained in Hospital, The Brighton Argus, 1 March 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2009
  13. ↑ McNulty in Intensive Care, The Brighton Argus, 2 March 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2009
  14. ↑ Albion's McNulty has Kidney Removed, The Brighton Argus, 23 March 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009
  15. ↑ McNulty Out for Up to Six Months, The Brighton Argus, 24 March 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2009
  16. ↑ Albion impress in Friendly Win, The Brighton Argus, 1 August 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2009
  17. ↑ "Scunthorpe United sign Brighton left-back Jim McNulty". BBC Sport. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  18. ↑ "McNulty hit by new injury blow". VitalFootball.co.uk. 5 December 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  19. ↑ "Jimmy McNulty Leaves Oakwell". Barnsley FC. 17 January 2014.
  20. ↑ "Championship Player signs". Bury FC. 17 January 2014.
  21. ↑ "Jim McNulty Signs". Rochdale AFC. 2 June 2015.
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