Michael McLellan Player Profile

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Playing History

Season Win % Draw % Loss %
2013-2014 13 (12) 2 1 0 28.0% 24.0% 48.0%
Totals: 13 (12) 2


 Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals
 GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in
 Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals

 Recent First Team Starts
 26/04/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Ards (H) 1 - 1
 29/03/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Dungannon (H) 1 - 2
 22/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Warrenpoint (H) 3 - 2
 15/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (H) 2 - 2
 30/10/13 Semi final vs. Crusaders (A) 0 - 1

 Recent First Team Goals
 15/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (H) 2 - 2
 03/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Portadown (H) 2 - 1

 List of Goals Scored (click to expand)
 15/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (H)  2 - 2
 03/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Portadown (H)  2 - 1

 List of Games Played (click to expand)
 26/04/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Ards (H)  1 - 1
 12/04/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (A)  1 - 1
 29/03/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Dungannon (H)  1 - 2
 07/03/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Glentoran (A)  0 - 3
 22/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Warrenpoint (H)  3 - 2
 15/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (H)  2 - 2
 08/02/14 Round 6 vs. Linfield (A)  2 - 1
 04/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Cliftonville (H)  1 - 3
 01/02/14 NIFL Premiership vs. Portadown (A)  0 - 1
 21/01/14 Round 5 replay vs. HW Welders (H)  1 - 0
 11/01/14 Round 5 vs. HW Welders (A)  2 - 2
 07/12/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Portadown (A)  0 - 1
 09/11/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Cliftonville (A)  1 - 2
 02/11/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Glentoran (H)  3 - 4
 30/10/13 Semi final vs. Crusaders (A)  0 - 1
 26/10/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Linfield (H)  1 - 4
 19/10/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Dungannon (A)  3 - 2
 12/10/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Coleraine (H)  2 - 2
 08/10/13 Round 3 vs. Ballinamallard (H)  3 - 0
 28/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Warrenpoint (H)  0 - 1
 24/09/13 Quarter final vs. Donegal Celtic (H)  1 - 0
 21/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Glentoran (A)  0 - 0
 14/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Linfield (A)  1 - 4
 07/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Cliftonville (H)  0 - 1
 03/09/13 NIFL Premiership vs. Portadown (H)  2 - 1


Biography

Former Preston and Northern Ireland Under-21 striker signed by Glenn Ferguson failed to make an impact at the Showgrounds during his solitary season, but subsequently revived his career in the Championship soon after.

Having started his career with Linfield in his native Belfast, the striker secured a move to Preston North End on a three year deal in 2009 but failed to break through into the first-team at Deepdale, as he spent the final half season of his contract on loan at Workington in the Conference North after joining in December 2011. Progress in the international ranks was a lot more positive for McLellan who represented his country at all levels up to Under-21 and also appeared in the 2011 Milk Cup tournament for the Northern Ireland Elite squad.

On returning home in August 2012 and somewhat disillusioned by the broken dream of professional football, Michael signed with Ronnie McFall's Portadown despite strong competition from Ballymena United (who he had appeared in pre-season for). It proved to be a difficult adjustment period for the 19-year-old forward, as he was resigned to the bench for the majority of a disappointing season which seen the Ports finish in the bottom half of the table.

Ferguson finally landed his man on a free-transfer in August 2013, as McLellan sought refuge from his Shamrock Park nightmare at the Showgrounds and in dramatic fashion to score the winner on his debut against Portadown! Despite the start to his United career, further goals didn't materialise as hoped for McLellan and yet again, the striker found his way onto the fringe of the team, often only appearing from the substitutes bench and eventually also missed out on a place in the 2014 Irish Cup final squad. With only two goals from 24 appearances during the 2013/2014 season, Ferguson released Michael at the expiration of his one-year contract.

McLellan dropped down to the Championship with Harland & Wolff Welders in August 2014 and suddenly the goals began to flow. 76 goals in a season and a half followed as the East Belfast side picked up the Steel and Sons Cup in 2015/2016. The return to form, alerted new Linfield manager David Healy, who moved to bring the boyhood Blues fan back to Windsor Park where he had started his fledgling career.

Last updated: 19 March 2017

Debut (as sub)

September 3rd, 2013
Ballymena United 2 - 1 Portadown

League (NIFL Premiership)

Full Debut

September 7th, 2013
Ballymena United 0 - 1 Cliftonville

League (NIFL Premiership)


Timeline

  • Debut - Ballymena United 2 - 1 Portadown

    An inspired substitute debut appearance by former Portadown striker Michael McLellan turned Tuesday's game on its head and ensured Ballymena United picked up all three points in a thrilling game at the Showgrounds.

    Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

  • First Goal - Ballymena United 2 - 1 Portadown

    An inspired substitute debut appearance by former Portadown striker Michael McLellan turned Tuesday's game on its head and ensured Ballymena United picked up all three points in a thrilling game at the Showgrounds.

    Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

  • Last Goal - Ballymena United 2 - 2 Coleraine

    Ballymena United came from two goals down to earn a point from this derby with Coleraine at The Showgrounds.

    Saturday, February 15th, 2014

  • Last Appearance - Ballymena United 1 - 1 Ards

    Ards bowed out of the Danske Bank Premiership with this point at Irish Cup finalists Ballymena United.

    Saturday, April 26th, 2014