John McReady
- Date of Birth
- Tuesday 12, May 1992
- Nationality
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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.
Playing Record
Breakdown of overall appearances by season and match types can be seen below.
Appearances for the most recent season can also be seen below. Click on a season below to view the appearances for that season.
Appearances for Season 2011/12
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Goals | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2011 | W | Darlington 1-0 Braintree | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 20/08/2011 | L | Tamworth 1-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 23/08/2011 | D | Darlington 1-1 Alfreton Town | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 27/08/2011 | W | Grimsby Town 1-2 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 29/08/2011 | W | Darlington 3-1 Lincoln City | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 03/09/2011 | L | Darlington 0-2 Mansfield Town | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 01/10/2011 | W | Darlington 2-0 Newport County | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 08/10/2011 | L | Bath City 2-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 15/10/2011 | W | Darlington 1-0 Kidderminster Harriers | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 18/10/2011 | L | Darlington 0-1 Barrow | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 22/10/2011 | L | Braintree 3-1 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 05/11/2011 | W | Darlington 1-0 AFC Telford | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 19/11/2011 | W | Ebbsfleet 1-3 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/11/2011 | W | Darlington 2-0 Tamworth | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 30/11/2011 | L | Wrexham 2-1 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 06/12/2011 | D | Kettering 0-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 10/12/2011 | L | Grimsby Town 3-0 Darlington | FA Trophy (1st Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 17/12/2011 | W | Darlington 2-0 Cambridge United | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Substitute |
| 26/12/2011 | D | Gateshead 1-1 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 01/01/2012 | L | Darlington 0-1 Gateshead | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 07/01/2012 | L | Barrow 3-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 21/01/2012 | L | Darlington 0-1 Fleetwood | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 24/01/2012 | L | Hayes & Yeading United 3-2 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 28/01/2012 | D | Darlington 2-2 York City | Blue Square Premier | 1 | Starting XI |
| 14/02/2012 | L | Southport 2-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 18/02/2012 | L | Alfreton Town 3-1 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 21/02/2012 | L | Mansfield Town 5-2 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 1 | Starting XI |
| 03/03/2012 | L | Darlington 0-1 Stockport County | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 13/03/2012 | D | Darlington 1-1 Luton Town | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 17/03/2012 | L | Darlington 0-2 Ebbsfleet | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 24/03/2012 | L | Kidderminster Harriers 3-1 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 31/03/2012 | D | AFC Telford 3-3 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 07/04/2012 | D | Darlington 0-0 Grimsby Town | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 09/04/2012 | L | Lincoln City 5-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 14/04/2012 | D | Darlington 2-2 Bath City | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 17/04/2012 | D | Newport County 0-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 21/04/2012 | L | Forest Green Rovers 2-0 Darlington | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |
| 28/04/2012 | W | Darlington 3-1 Kettering | Blue Square Premier | 0 | Starting XI |