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Charlie Mulgrew Personal information Full name Charles Patrick Mulgrew Date of birth 6 March 1986 Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Playing position Left back / Centre back / Left winger Club information Current club Celtic Number 21 Youth career ?–2002 Celtic Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2002–2006 Celtic 0 (0) 2006 → Dundee United (loan) 13 (2) 2006–2008 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 (0) 2008 → Southend United (loan) 20 (1) 2008–2010 Aberdeen 72 (9) 2010– Celtic 33 (2) National team‡ 2007–2008 Scotland U21 11 (2) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 October 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 8 November 2008Charles Patrick "Charlie" Mulgrew (born 6 March 1986 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic. He is primarily a centre back, but he can also play as a left winger or left back. Mulgrew is known for his good free kick and crossing abilities.[1]
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Early life
Mulgrew attended Holy Family Primary School in Kirkintilloch, as well as St Ninian's High School[2] also in Kirkintilloch
Club career
Celtic
Having progressed through Celtic's youth system, Mulgrew turned professional in July 2002. Originally playing centre back he was soon encouraged to switch to left back due to the shortage of left backs.
Dundee United
In order for him to gain competitive experience, In January 2006, Mulgrew was loaned out to fellow SPL side Dundee United for the remainder of the 2005-06 season.[2] A successful spell at Tannadice saw him feature regularly, scoring twice (both free kicks)[3] in 14 appearances[4] and being named SPL Young Player of the Month for February.[5] He then returned to Celtic hoping to force his way into first team contention, but was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers shortly thereafter without ever appearing for the Celtic first team.[6]
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mulgrew joined Wolves in part exchange for left back Lee Naylor on 23 August 2006.[7] He made his debut for the club on 10 September in a 1–0 win at Leeds United.[8] However, injury kept him out of most of the campaign and he was unable to force his way back into first team contention afterwards.[4]
Southend United
Mulgrew was loaned out to English Second Division side Southend United at the end of the January transfer window for the remainder of the 2007–08 season,[9] which saw the club lose in the play-offs to Doncaster Rovers.[10] He scored his only goal for the club against Carlisle United.[11]
Aberdeen
Mulgrew was due to join Swindon Town in July 2008 for a fee of approximately £150,000, but pulled out of the move.[12] He eventually left for Aberdeen on 15 July 2008, where he signed a two-year deal,[13] moving for an undisclosed fee.[14]
Mulgrew scored the only goal against Motherwell at Fir Park on 16 August 2008 with a left footed free kick, in his second competitive match for Aberdeen.[15] He scored two goals, a volley and a free kick,[16] against Celtic in a 3–2 defeat on 27 September 2008.[17]
On 16 May 2009, during the penultimate league match of the 2008-09 season at Ibrox Stadium against Rangers, Mulgrew and Rangers' Kyle Lafferty were at the centre of controversy. As Mulgrew made a clearance from his own half, Lafferty made a sliding tackle on him. Both players squared up to each other and Lafferty fell to the ground clutching his face as though he had been headbutted. Referee Stuart Dougal, sent Mulgrew off for violent conduct, but television pictures clearly showed that Mulgrew had not made clear contact with Lafferty.[18] Lafferty was seen to wink to a team-mate after Mulgrew had left the field.[19][20] Mulgrew later had his red card rescinded.[21]
In October 2009, Mulgrew was offered a new contract by Aberdeen,[22] but he rejected the deal and left the club at the end of the 2009-10 season.[23]
In 83 games for The Dons, Mulgrew scored 10 goals,[24] including a string of free kicks.[25][26]
Return to Celtic
On 1 July 2010, Mulgrew returned to Celtic on a three-year deal, becoming new manager Neil Lennon's first signing.[27] On 2 January 2011, having played only a handful of games, he played against Rangers in a 2-0 win at Ibrox on the left wing. Mulgrew excelled as Celtic comfortably won 2-0.[28] On 29 January, he deputised for Daniel Majstorović at centre back against former team Aberdeen in a 4-1 League Cup semi-final win at Hampden Park. He scored his first goal for Celtic in that game, nodding home Kris Commons' corner from close range.[29] Mulgrew became a regular in the centre of defence alongside Majstorović.[30] In the Scottish Cup semi-final on 17 April, he scored his second goal for Celtic from a long-range free kick. Like his first goal, it was at Hampden Park and against Aberdeen.[31] On 21 May, Mulgrew kept up the trend of scoring at Hampden by netting in the final against Motherwell. He scored the final goal of Celtic's 3-0 win with a free kick into the top corner, and helped earn him his first medal in football.[32]
On 25 August 2011, Mulgrew continued his set piece record by scoring a free kick in Celtics 1-3 defeat to Sion in their 2nd leg qualifier for the Europa League. The following day Mulgrew signed a contract extension at Celtic which would see him at the club until at least 2015. On the first Old Firm derby day of the 2011-2012 season he was sent off for a second bookable offence which was a challenge on Steven Davis. Mulgrew scored his first SPL goal for Celtic on 15th October 2011, a headed equaliser at Rugby Park as Celtic came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Kilmarnock.[33]
International career
Mulgrew has represented Scotland at all levels up to[citation needed] and including Under-21.[34] In June 2011 Mulgrew stated that he would consider playing for the United States if he was continually overlooked for Scotland[35]
Personal life
Mulgrew's cousin is Canadian lacrosse player Sean Greenhalgh, who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League.[citation needed] Mulgrew is married to Alana and has a son, Josh.[36]
In December 2010, Mulgrew and wife Alana were questioned by police in Glasgow after businesswoman Michelle Mone alerted police when she saw Mulgrew's child left alone in a car in freezing temperatures.[37] The couple were charged with child neglect,[38] but charges were dropped a month later due to a lack of evidence.[39]
Career statistics
- As of 29 October 2011
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists App Goals Assists Dundee Utd 2005–06 13 2 3 1 0 1 - - - - - - 14 2 4 Total 13 2 3 1 0 1 - - - - - - 14 2 4 Wolves 2006–07 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 2 2007–08 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 - - - 2 0 1 Total 6 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 9 0 3 Southend 2007–08 18 1 5 - - - - - - 2 0 0 20 1 5 Total 18 1 5 - - - - - - 2 0 0 20 1 5 Aberdeen 2008–09 35 5 8 4 0 3 2 0 1 - - - 41 5 12 2009–10 37 4 4 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 42 5 6 Total 72 9 12 5 0 4 4 0 2 2 1 0 83 10 18 Celtic 2010–11 23 0 3 6 2 1 4 1 1 2 0 0 35 3 5 2011–12 10 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 1 16 3 2 Total 33 2 4 6 2 1 5 1 1 7 1 1 51 6 7 Career total 142 14 26 12 2 6 11 1 4 12 2 1 177 19 37 Honours
- Celtic
- Scottish Cup
- Winner: 2010-11
References
- ^ Mulgrew continues Aberdeen talks BBC Sport, 8 December 2009
- ^ Dundee Utd land Celtic's Mulgrew BBC Sport, 5 January 2006
- ^ Dundee United 2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4 Sporting Life, 18 February 2006
- ^ a b Player Profile - Charlie Mulgrew Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
- ^ "Awardee Mulgrew backing Brewster". BBC Sport. 6 March 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/4780440.stm.
- ^ Charlie Mulgrew keen to repay faith shown in him by Neil Lennon Scotsman.com Sport, 28 April 2011
- ^ "Celtic & Wolves seal Naylor deal". BBC Sport. 23 August 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/4780983.stm.
- ^ Leeds 0 Wolves 1 UTV Sport, 10 September 2006
- ^ Southend sign Grant and Mulgrew BBC Sport, 31 January 2008
- ^ Doncaster 5-1 Southend (Agg 5-1) BBC Sport, 16 May 2008
- ^ Southend ambush piles the pressure on wobbly United Cumberland News, 22 April 2008
- ^ "Mulgrew backs out of Swindon move". BBC Sport. 7 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/7493565.stm.
- ^ "Aberdeen take Mulgrew from Wolves". BBC Sport. 15 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7508973.stm.
- ^ Mulgrew Moves On Wolverhampton Wanderers, 15 July 2008
- ^ Aberdeen's Charlie Mulgrew makes Motherwell pay for missed chances The Telegraph, 17 August 2008
- ^ Jan steals in at the last The Observer, 28 September 2008
- ^ Aberdeen sunk by subs Times Online, 28 September 2008
- ^ Kyle Lafferty conned me into red card, referee Stuart Dougal tells SFA The Telegraph, 18 May 2009
- ^ Red card madness rules at Ibrox on afternoon of chaos and drama Press & Journal, 18 May 2009
- ^ I'm sorry: Apology from Rangers cheat Kyle Lafferty but Dons want tough justice Mail Online 19 May 2009
- ^ Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty resigned to a lifetime of boos for his Mulgrew moment The Telegraph, 16 October 2009
- ^ No deadline for Mulgrew, say Dons BBC Sport, 31 October 2009
- ^ Sheffield United end interest in Charlie Mulgrew BBC Sport, 28 June 2010
- ^ Charlie Mulgrew ESPN Soccernet
- ^ Aberdeen 1 - 0 St Mirren: Majestic Mulgrew enlivens dull game with his late late show Scotland on Sunday, 20 September 2009
- ^ Charlie Mulgrew: Keeping clean sheets will ensure Aberdeen get right results Daily Record, 3 October 2009
- ^ "Defender Charlie Mulgrew seals second Celtic spell". BBC Sport. 1 July 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8779638.stm.
- ^ "Rangers 0 - 2 Celtic". BBC Sport. 2 January 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9330644.stm.
- ^ "Aberdeen 1 - 4 Celtic". BBC Sport. 29 January 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9378059.stm.
- ^ Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew content at centre-half BBC Sport, 27 April 2011
- ^ "Aberdeen 0 – 4 Celtic". BBC Sport. 17 April 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9454893.stm. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Motherwell 0 - 3 Celtic". BBC Sport. 21 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/9491542.stm. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ "Kilmarnock 3-3 Celtic". BBC Sport. 15 October 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15226287.stm.
- ^ Charlie and the Bhoys: Celtic eye up shock swoop for Mulgrew STV Sport, 17 June 2010
- ^ "Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew contemplates US switch after being overlooked by Craig Levein". Daily Rcord. 30 June 2011. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/scotland/2011/06/30/celtic-defender-charlie-mulgrew-contemplates-us-switch-after-being-overlooked-by-craig-levein-86908-23237139/. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ Charlie Mulgrew charges dropped Evening Times, 26 January 2011
- ^ Police question Celtic player over 'child left in car' BBC News, 23 December 2010
- ^ Celtic star faces child neglect charge Scotsman.com News, 9 January 2011
- ^ Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew cleared over child in car BBC News, 25 January 2011
External links
- Charles Mulgrew career stats at Soccerbase
- Charlie Mulgrew Celtic FC
- Charlie Mulgrew Guardian Stats Centre
Celtic F.C. – current squad 1 Forster · 2 Matthews · 3 Izaguirre · 4 El Kaddouri · 5 Majstorović · 6 K. Wilson · 8 Brown · 9 Samaras · 10 Stokes · 11 Cha · 12 M. Wilson · 14 Bangura · 15 Commons · 16 Ledley · 18 Ki · 20 McCourt · 21 Mulgrew · 22 Loovens · 24 Załuska · 25 Rogne · 28 Keatings · 30 Slane · 33 Kayal · 44 Fraser · 45 Toshney · 46 McGeouch · 47 Cervi · 49 Forrest · 50 George · 53 P. Twardzik · 56 F. Twardzik · 67 Wanyama · 88 Hooper · Manager: Lennon
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