Fraser McLaren

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Fraser McLaren
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-09-26) 26 September 1988 (age 35)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Dunbar United
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Gretna 3 (0)
2007Ayr United (loan) 5 (1)
2008Montrose (loan) 3 (0)
2008–2013 Berwick Rangers 138 (31)
2013–2015 Peterhead 34 (5)
2015Bonnyrigg Rose (loan)
2015–2016 Bonnyrigg Rose
2016– Dunbar United
International career
2006–2008 Scotland U19 6 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:30, 12 November 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:46, 7 March 2014 (UTC)

Fraser McLaren (born 26 September 1988) is a Scottish footballer, who plays for East of Scotland League Premier Division club Dunbar United. He has previously played for Gretna, Ayr United, Montrose, Berwick Rangers, Peterhead and Bonnyrigg Rose.

Career[edit]

McLaren started his senior career with Gretna and made three appearances in the Scottish Premier League during the 2007–08 season. He also played on loan for Ayr United in 2007[1][2] and Montrose in 2008.[3] He was released by Gretna in March 2008, after the club entered administration.[4]

McLaren then signed for Berwick Rangers.[5] McLaren made over 100 league appearances for Berwick. He scored an equalising goal in a 1–1 draw against Rangers on 26 August 2012.[6] On 28 June 2013, he left Berwick after turning down a new contract.[7]

On 11 August 2013, McLaren signed for Peterhead.[8] In March 2015, McLaren moved on loan to Junior club Bonnyrigg Rose until the end of the season.[9] After two years with The Blue Toon, McLaren was released by the side at the end of the 2014–15 season.[10]

Following his release by Peterhead, McLaren signed a permanent contract with Bonnyrigg Rose in summer 2015.[11]

At the end of the 2015/16 season McLaren left Bonnyrigg Rose to join his hometown team Dunbar United F.C.

International[edit]

McLaren was selected by the Scotland under–21s[6] and played six times for the Under–19s.[12][13][14][15][1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Gretna's McLaren heading for Ayr". BBC Sport. BBC. 28 March 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  2. ^ "GRETNA : 2002/03  – 2007/08". www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Gretna farm out youth duo". BBC Sport. 23 January 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  4. ^ McDermott, Scott (26 August 2012). "Berwick star Fraser McLaren admits Rangers demise stirred up Gretna nightmare". Sunday Mail. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Berwick snap up Gretna's McLaren". BBC Sport. BBC. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  6. ^ a b Ralston, Gary (27 August 2012). "Berwick have new Bandits in town after Rangers ride off with a lucky point". Daily Record. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  7. ^ "McLaren departs Berwick". SPFL. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  8. ^ "McLaren joins Peterhead". SPFL. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  9. ^ Parkinson, Brendan. "McLaren signs on loan from the Blue Toon". Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  10. ^ "Squad Update". peterheadfc.com. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  11. ^ "McLaren signs permanent deal". Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  12. ^ "Fraser McLaren profile". scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Scotland U19 6-0 Bosnia-Herz U19". BBC Sport. 5 October 2006. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  14. ^ "Scotland U20 3-1 Austria U20". BBC Sport. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  15. ^ "Scotland U19 2-1 Georgia U19". BBC Sport. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2014.

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