Leighton McIntosh
Leighton McIntosh (born 11 February 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Cove Rangers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leighton Walter McIntosh[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Winger / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Cove Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Dundee | 33 | (5) |
| 2012–2013 | → Montrose (loan) | 29 | (8) |
| 2014 | → Arbroath (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Montrose | 12 | (3) |
| 2015–2017 | Peterhead | 58 | (20) |
| 2017 | UMF Selfoss | 5 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Arbroath | 21 | (10) |
| 2018–2019 | Airdrieonians | 34 | (17) |
| 2019–2020 | Wrexham | 8 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2020– | Cove Rangers | 1 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | Scotland U19 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:15, 18 October 2020 (UTC) | |||
He began his career at Dundee and during his time there scored some important goals to help them avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship during their administration troubles.[2] He has also had spells at Airdrieonians, Montrose, Arbroath, Peterhead and UMF Selfoss in Iceland.
Career
Dundee
Promoted to the first team following Dundee going into administration and nine of their first team players being released.[3] Mcintosh made his debut on 11 December 2010 as a substitute against Morton in the Scottish First Division.[4] He made 12 appearances scoring 4 goals that season. His contribution to Dundee's relegation survival was recognised when he won Young Player of the Month award for April 2011.[5] On 12 May 2011 he signed a new three-year contract for Dundee.[6]
McIntosh spent the 2012–13 season on loan at Montrose[7] On 31 January 2014, he moved on loan to Arbroath.[8] After Dundee secured promotion to the Scottish Premiership in May 2014 he was released by the club.[9]
Montrose
McIntosh signed for Montrose in September 2014, on a short term contract until January 2015.[10] He made his debut on 21 September 2014, in Montrose's 1–0 win against Elgin City.[11]
Peterhead
McIntosh signed for League 1 Peterhead on 24 July 2015 following an impressive trial.[12] He has made an instant impact helping the team to an impressive 5–3 win over Falkirk[13] in the Petrofac Cup and scoring the winner over Dunfermline in a potential title decider.[14] On 14 November 2015 McIntosh scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over Queens Park to send Peterhead into their first senior cup final.[15] On 21 November 2015 McIntosh scored his first senior hat-trick for Peterhead in a 7–0 win against Cowdenbeath.[16][17]
McIntosh's prolific form in front of goal in November was rightfully rewarded by receiving the Ladbrokes League 1 Player of the Month award which is decided by votes from members of the Scottish media.[18] McIntosh finished the 2015–16 season with 14 goals in 16 starts and was voted Peterhead's young player of the year in what was a successful campaign with Peterhead reaching their first professional cup final and reaching the league play-offs. He left the club at the end of the 2016–17 season following the club's relegation to Scottish League Two.[19]
UMF Selfoss
On 2 August 2017, McIntosh signed for Icelandic club Selfoss.
Arbroath
On his return to Scotland, McIntosh joined Scottish League One side Arbroath, scoring twice on his debut.[20] After scoring the winner against promotion chasing Ayr United on 6 January 2018, and to take his Arbroath tally to 6 goals in 7 appearances, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week.[21] McIntosh was released by the club at the end of the 2017–18 season.[22]
Airdrieonians
McIntosh signed for Scottish League One side Airdrionians for the 2018 season and scored in their 3–0 victory at Berwick Rangers in the Scottish League Cup.[23] After scoring a double in a 3–0 win against league champions Arbroath on 27 April 2019,[24] and to take his Airdrie tally to 14 goals for the season, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week.[25] McIntosh scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Stranraer [26] to finish as the club's top scorer for the 2018–2019 season with 17 goals.[27] He left the club in May 2019.[28]
Wrexham
On 31 May 2019, McIntosh signed for National League club Wrexham.[29][30]
On 14 February 2020, McIntosh was loaned to National League North side Blyth Spartans.[31]
Wrexham chose not to renew McIntosh's contract for the following season.[32]
Cove Rangers
On 10 August 2020, McIntosh signed with newly-promoted Scottish League One side Cove Rangers.[33]
International career
McIntosh has represented the Scotland under-19 team.[34]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee | 2010–11 | Scottish First Division | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2011–12 | Scottish First Division | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2012–13 | Scottish Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
| Montrose (loan) | 2012–13 | Scottish Third Division | 29 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 |
| Arbroath (loan) | 2013–14 | Scottish League One | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Montrose | 2014–15 | Scottish League Two | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Peterhead | 2015–16 | Scottish League One | 31 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 40 | 14 |
| 2016–17 | Scottish League One | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 6 | |
| Total | 58 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 79 | 20 | ||
| UMF Selfoss | 2017 | 1. deild karla | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Arbroath | 2017–18 | Scottish League One | 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 10 |
| Airdrieonians | 2018–19 | Scottish League One | 34 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 17 |
| Wrexham | 2019–20 | National League | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| Blyth Spartans (loan) | 2019–20 | National League North | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 217 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 262 | 69 | ||
References
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- ^ "Dee-fiant hero Leighton recalls 'whirlwind' start at Dundee as he opens new chapter in his career". 12 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Administrator removes Dundee management team". BBC Sport. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "Morton 0–1 Dundee". BBC Sport. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "Awards for April 2011". 13 May 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ . The Courier. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "McIntosh looking to net with Montrose". SPFL. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "One in and one out at Arbroath". SPFL. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "LEIGHTON LEAVES CLUB". Dundee F.C. 12 May 2014.
- ^ Nicolson, Eric (20 September 2014). . The Courier. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Elgin City 0 Montrose 1". Montrose F.C. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Leighton McIntosh signs new deal". Peterhead F.C. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Falkirk 3–5 Peterhead". Peterhead F.C. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Peterhead 2–1 Dunfermilne". bbc sport. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Leighton McIntosh's goal proved decisive as Peterhead reached their first ever senior cup final". BBC Sport. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ^ "Peterhead's magnificent 7 crushes Cowdenbeath". Peterhead F.C. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Peterhead v Cowdenbeath match highlights". Peterhead F.C. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "McIntosh is League 1 Player of the Month". SPFL news. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ Moir, Glenn (8 June 2017). "Peterhead sign winger Gibson as long-serving defender departs". Peterhead FC. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ "interview with Leighton McIntosh after brace on debut". 36nil TV. 18 November 2018.
- ^ "SPFL Team of the Week". SPFL. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Squad update". Arbroath FC. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "League Cup Round Up". BBC Sport. 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "BBC Round Up". BBC Sport. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "SPFL Team of the Week". SPFL. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "BBC Round Up". BBC Sport. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Stranraer 1–4 Airdrieonians". Airdriefc. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Winger Thomson joins the Diamonds". Airdrieonians Football Club. 25 May 2019.
- ^ Hogan, Carl (31 May 2019). "Forward Leighton McIntosh signs for Wrexham AFC". Wrexham AFC. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Leighton McIntosh: Former Airdrieonians forward signs for Wrexham". BBC Sport. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Leighton McIntosh joins Blyth Spartans on loan". Wrexham AFC. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Wrexham AFC squad update at end of 2019-20 season". Wrexham AFC. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Former Dundee, Wrexham and Peterhead forward Leighton McIntosh signs for Cove Rangers". Wrexham AFC. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ . The Courier. 4 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "Soccerway Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ^ "soccerbase".
External links
- Leighton McIntosh at Soccerbase