Michael John Dunlop (born 5 November 1982) is a Scottish footballer who is currently manager at Gartcairn. Dunlop has previously played for Ayr United, Queen's Park, Dumbarton, Alloa Athletic, Brechin City, Stranraer, Albion Rovers, Stenhousemuir, Peterhead, Hurlford United and Rossvale.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael John Dunlop | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gartcairn (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2005 | Ayr United | 76 | (2) |
| 2005–2008 | Queen's Park | 89 | (3) |
| 2008–2010 | Dumbarton | 55 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Alloa Athletic | 35 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Brechin City | 32 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Stranraer | 35 | (1) |
| 2013–2017 | Albion Rovers | 137 | (9) |
| 2017–2018 | Stenhousemuir | 36 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | Peterhead | 37 | (2) |
| 2020 | → Hurlford United (loan) | ||
| 2020 | Hurlford United | ||
| 2021 | Rossvale | ||
| 2021–2022 | Broomhill | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022– | Gartcairn | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editDunlop, along with his younger brother Ross, signed for Scottish League Two side Stenhousemuir on 22 May 2017.[2] The brothers had played together briefly at Queen's Park[3][4] before the elder sibling moved on to Dumbarton (where he became captain after the sudden death of Gordon Lennon),[5] then reunited for four seasons at Albion Rovers.[6][7]
In January 2020, Dunlop signed for Junior side Hurlford United on loan until the end of the season due to work commitments making it difficult to travel to his parent club Peterhead.[8] The move was made permanent that summer, but almost no football was played in that year due to the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland.
In May 2021, Dunlop signed for West of Scotland Football League side Rossvale as player-assistant manager.[9]
In May 2022 Dunlop was appointed manager of Gartcairn.[10]
He should not be confused with another player of the same name, also a defender but born in 1993, whose clubs included Forfar Athletic, Arbroath and Berwick Rangers.[11]
Career statistics
edit- As of 17 May 2020
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ayr United | 2001–02[12] | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002–03[13] | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| 2003–04[14] | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||
| 2004–05[15] | Second Division | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
| Ayr United total | 75 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 82 | 2 | ||
| Queen's Park | 2005–06[16] | Third Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006–07[17] | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 41 | 1 | ||
| 2007–08[18] | Second Division | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| Queen's Park total | 59 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 2 | ||
| Dumbarton | 2008–09[19] | Third Division | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009–10[20] | Second Division | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
| Dumbarton total | 55 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 2 | ||
| Alloa Athletic | 2010–11[21] | Second Division | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| Brechin City | 2011–12[22] | Second Division | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Stranraer | 2012–13[23] | Second Division | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Albion Rovers | 2013–14[24] | League Two | 32 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 39 | 2 |
| 2014–15[25] | 34 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 41 | 4 | ||
| 2015–16[26] | League One | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 39 | 2 | |
| 2016–17[27] | 35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 43 | 4 | ||
| Albion Rovers total | 137 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 162 | 12 | ||
| Stenhousemuir | 2017–18[28] | League Two | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5[a] | 2 | 47 | 3 |
| Peterhead | 2018–19 | League Two | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | League One | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
| Career total | 499 | 21 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 573 | 27 | ||
- ^ a b c d e f g h Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and three in the Second Division play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
Honours
editDumbarton
- Scottish Division Three (fourth tier): 2008–09[29]
Albion Rovers
- Scottish League Two (fourth tier): 2014–15
Peterhead
- Scottish League Two (fourth tier): 2018–19
References
edit- ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ McMenemy, Iain (22 May 2017). "Player news". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 22 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Name: Dunlop, Michael, QPFC.com
- ^ Name: Dunlop, Ross, QPFC.com
- ^ Mick Dunlop admits being handed Dumbarton armband after Gordon Lennon's death was tough, Daily Record, 12 June 2020
- ^ Albion Rovers captain Mick Dunlop will lead out three members of his family for Celtic Scottish Cup glamour tie, Daily Record, 20 January 2017
- ^ Ross Dunlop, Soccerbase
- ^ Former Albion Rovers Scottish Cup hero leaves Peterhead to return to Junior Football on loan, Daily Record, 17 January 2020
- ^ Michael Dunlop is new assistant manager to David Gormley at Rossvale, Glasgow World, 20 May 2021
- ^ McGilvray, Andy. "Gartcairn are the perfect fit, says Dunlop". Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ Michael Dunlop, Soccerbase
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Dunlop in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Annan 1-3 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. 9 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
External links
edit- Michael Dunlop at Soccerbase