Person Details
John McReady
- Date of Birth
- Tuesday 12, May 1992
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- Born in South Shields McReady joined Darlington's youth system as a 10-year-old. He was first involved in the first-team squad in the 2008/09 season. The following year he spent time on loan at Northern League Division One club Billingham Town. On his return to Darlington, McReady was named more frequently among the first-team substitutes, and he made his debut at the age of 17 in April 2010 as a half-time substitute, as Darlington lost 2–0 at home to Grimsby Town in League Two. He became the 53rd player to be used by Darlington in 2009/10.[7] as he made four appearances as Darlington were relegated to the Conference Premier at the end of the season. The following May he signed a one year professional deal. A loan spell at Whitby Town of the Northern Premier League Premier Division followed in November 2010. Despite the loan being extended for the rest of the season McReady was recalled by Darlington in February 2011. When the club suffered financial difficulties, McReady's contract was terminated in January 2012.
- Full Debut
- 27/04/2010 - Darlington 0-5 Notts County (H) League Two
- First Appearance
- 24/04/2010 - Darlington 0-2 Grimsby Town (H) League Two
- First Goal
- 25/09/2010 - Darlington 1-0 Southport (H) Blue Square Premier