| John McDermott | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | John McDermott | |
| Date of birth | February 3 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Middlesbrough, England | |
| Height | ft in ( m) | |
| Playing position | Right Back | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1987–2007 | Grimsby Town | 647 (10) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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John McDermott (born February 3, 1969 in Middlesbrough) is a former English footballer. McDermott, who is a right-back, has played his entire career at Grimsby Town, and holds the club's all-time appearance record, having played 647 league games, 754 games overall for the Mariners. He is one of only 17 players in the history of English football to play more than 600 Football League matches for a single club.
Throughout his 20-year career, McDermott has experienced promotion or relegation no less than nine times. He considers his Man of The Match award in the Auto Windscreens Shield victory in 1998 to be the highlight of his career.[1]
Retirement
McDermott announced on December 20, 2006 that he will retire at the end of the current football season.[2] McDermott played his final home game for Grimsby on April 29, 2007 against local rivals Lincoln City. The league game finished 0-0. McDermott made his final appearance for Grimsby away to Shrewsbury, the final league game of the season, and coincidentally Shrewsbury's final League game at Gay Meadow. McDermott was substituted in the 73rd minute as Grimsby fought out a 2-2 draw. Upon leaving the field, play paused briefly as both sets of fans applauded McDermott off the field.
Honours
Grimsby Town
- Division Four runners up, Promoted: 1990
- Division Three 3rd place, Promoted: 1991
- Auto Windscreens Shield winner: 1998
- Second Division playoff winner: 1998
- Supporters Player of the Year: 2005
- Supporters Young Player of the Year: 1987, 1990, 1992
- Grimsby Town FC Special Achievement Award: 2007
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