Roddy McKenzie
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roderick McKenzie | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Queen of the South | ||
Roderick "Roddy" McKenzie (born August 8, 1975, Bellshill) is a Scottish professional association footballer. A goalkeeper, he is signed for Scottish Football League First Division Queen of the South.
Career
McKenzie started his career with Heart of Midlothian, signing his first contract in 1993. He did not experience any first team football until he went on a year-long loan at Stenhousemuir in the 1995-96 season. The highlight of his spell at Ochilview Park was Stenhousemuir's victory in the Scottish Challenge Cup, when McKenzie saved a penalty in the 5-4 penalty shootout win against Dundee United, following a 0-0 draw.
McKenzie returned to Hearts and played as an understudy to, among others, Gilles Rousset and Antti Niemi. He was never able to establish himself permanently in the first team, and after a mere 52 starts in 10 years at the Tynecastle club, McKenzie moved from Hearts to Livingston in 2003.
McKenzie appeared 119 times during his 3-and-a-half year spell in West Lothian. Livingston won their first major honour when they defeated Hibernian 2-0 in the final of the 2004 Scottish League Cup with goals in the final scored by Derek Lilley and Jamie McAllister. This triumph came amidst a cash crisis and period in administration for Livingston, which severely weakened the playing side. Despite McKenzie's best efforts, the club was relegated after several years of struggle, following the 2005-06 season.
In July 2006, McKenzie accepted a contract with Dunfermline Athletic, making his debut against former club Hearts later that month. In the January 2008, McKenzie was released from his contract with Dunfermline after sustaining a bad injury to his back.[1]
In August 2008 it was announced that McKenzie had re-signed for his former club Livingston on a three-year-deal.[2]
Dumfries club Queen of the South announced on 1st June 2010 that he had signed on a two year contract as had fellow goalkeeper Ross Hyslop.[3]
Honours
Scottish Challenge Cup winners: 1995-96- Scottish League Cup winners: 2003-04
References
- ^ "Six more players depart East End". BBC News. 2008-01-31. Retrieved February 1, 2008.
- ^ "McKenzie seals Livingston return". BBC Sport. 2008-08-20. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
- ^ "Two new keepers signed" www.qosfc.com
External links
- Roddy McKenzie at Soccerbase