Clayton McDonald

Clayton McDonald
Clayton McDonald
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Personal information
Full name Clayton Rodney McDonald[1]
Date of birth 26 December 1988 (1988-12-26) (age 22)[2]
Place of birth Liverpool, England[3]
Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)[2]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Port Vale
Number 25
Youth career
2007–2008 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Manchester City 0 (0)
2008 Macclesfield Town (loan) 2 (0)
2009 Chesterfield (loan) 2 (0)
2009 Walsall (loan) 7 (0)
2009–2011 Walsall 33 (1)
2011– Port Vale 13 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 20 November 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Clayton Rodney McDonald (born 26 December 1988) is an English football defender who plays for League Two side Port Vale. He is the son of former professional Rod McDonald, and brother to another footballer also called Rod McDonald.

He graduated out of the Manchester City youth academy in 2008, and spent the 2008–09 season on loan at League Two sides Macclesfield Town and Chesterfield. He spent the start of the 2009–10 season on loan at Walsall, before the deal was made permanent in December 2009. He was released by the club at the end of the 2010–11 campaign, at which point he signed with Port Vale.

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Playing career

A graduate of the Manchester City youth set-up, he turned professional in 2008. He signed on loan for Macclesfield Town in August 2008,[4] and made his competitive debut in a 2–0 defeat at Accrington Stanley on 23 August.[5] He was substituted in the 70th minute after picking up an injury.[6] Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander commented that "He did a good job for us, I was delighted with his performance" and "for a young lad to come in and do so well, it augurs well for the future."[6] Alexander stated they had an option to extend the loan, but both parties agreed it would be best if he returned to his parent club.[7] McDonald signed on loan for Chesterfield on transfer deadline day, 2 February 2009, initially on a one-month emergency loan.[8][9] On his return to Manchester, he played for the Reserves in the Manchester Senior Cup final on 9 March, in the 1–0 defeat to Manchester United Reserves at Ewen Fields, Hyde.[10]

McDonald had signed a one-month loan deal with Walsall in September 2009.[11] His father previously played for the club.[11] McDonald impressed Walsall manager Chris Hutchings,[12] who twice had the loan extended for an extra month,[13][14][15] before he signed for Walsall on a permanent basis in December 2009, following the player's release from Manchester City.[16] The decision to leave City for Walsall won him praise from new teammate Troy Deeney.[17] He played 27 games in the 2009–10 campaign, and picked up his first senior goal on 16 February, in a 2–1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road.[18] He was more of a bit-part player in Walsall's 2010–11 season, making just seventeen appearances. In April 2011 he picked up a shoulder injury that would keep him out of action for the rest of the season.[19]

After being told he would not be retained by the "Saddlers",[20] he was due to sign a contract at Port Vale in June 2011, but failed a medical due to a shoulder injury.[21] Regardless of this he signed a six month deal with the club the following month.[22] He aimed to regain his fitness, win a first team place, and thereby earn a longer stay at Vale Park.[23] He quickly managed to achieve the first two of these goals by October, as he started nine of Vale's first fourteen games of the season.[24]

Style of play

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings said of McDonald "he's a talented young lad. He's strong in the air, tackles well and can play."[25]

Personal life

His father, Rod, was previously a professional footballer who played for Walsall, Partick Thistle, Chester City, and numerous other non-league clubs.[26] His younger brother, also named Rod, is also a professional footballer, and played for Stoke City and Oldham Athletic after leaving the Manchester City Academy in 2005.

In August 2011, McDonald and former Manchester City teammate Ched Evans appeared in court to face a charge of rape following an alleged incident at a Premier Inn in Rhuddlan on 30 May.[27][28][29] The pair were released on bail and did not comment on the matter,[30] but McDonald told Port Vale's website that he 'strongly refutes' the allegation.[31][32] Evans also issued a statement on Sheffield United website to say that he "strenuously denies the charge".[33] McDonald and Evans appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on 14 October, where they again denied the charge; they were remanded on bail and were due to go to trial in March 2012.[34]

Statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Total
2008–09[35] Manchester City Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008–09[35] Macclesfield Town League Two 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2008–09[35] Chesterfield League Two 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2009–10[36] Manchester City Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009–10[36] Walsall League One 26 1 0 0 0 0 27 1
2010–11[37] Walsall League One 14 0 1 0 1 0 17 0
2011–12[38] Port Vale League Two 13 0 0 0 1 0 15 0
Total England 57 1 1 0 2 0 63 1
Career total 57 1 1 0 2 0 63 1
Notes

References

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  2. ^ a b "Name: Clayton McDonald". port-vale.co.uk. http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10381~44382,00.html. Retrieved 13 September 2011. 
  3. ^ Clayton McDonald career stats at Soccerbase
  4. ^ "Defender due to sign for Silkmen". Macclesfield Town F.C.. 15 August 2008. http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10393~1367633,00.html. Retrieved 28 August 2008. 
  5. ^ "Accrington 2–0 Macclesfield". BBC Sport. 23 August 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7565103.stm. Retrieved 28 August 2008. 
  6. ^ a b Glendinning, Mike (27 August 2008). "Changes afoot". Macclesfield Express. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1064312_changes_afoot. Retrieved 28 August 2008. 
  7. ^ "Clayton McDonald returns to City". Macclesfield Town F.C.. 16 September 2008. http://www.mtfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10393~1394525,00.html. Retrieved 12 August 2009. 
  8. ^ "McDonald seals Chesterfield move". BBC Sport. 3 February 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chesterfield/7867991.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  9. ^ "Spireites make deadline day signing". Chesterfield F.C.. 3 February 2009. http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/ClubAnnouncements/0,,10435~1543718,00.html. Retrieved 3 February 2009. 
  10. ^ "City lose reserve derby". Manchester City F.C.. 9 March 2009. http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Reserves-news/2009/March/Martin-pips-Blues-in-mini-derby. Retrieved 12 August 2009. 
  11. ^ a b "Saddlers bring in McDonald". Sky Sports. 1 September 2009. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11757_5529792,00.html. Retrieved 1 September 2009. 
  12. ^ "Hutchings delighted with McDonald". BBC Sport. 2 September 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8233934.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  13. ^ "McDoncald extending Saddlers loan". BBC Sports. 9 October 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8299140.stm. Retrieved 2009-10-09. 
  14. ^ "Walsall extend McDonald loan deal". BBC Sport. 13 November 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8359422.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  15. ^ "McDonald happy to wait for chance". BBC Sport. 20 November 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8371259.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  16. ^ "Saddlers sign young Man City defender Clayton McDonald". BBC Sports. 29 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8433771.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2009. 
  17. ^ "Walsall's Troy Deeney praises Clayton McDonald signing". BBC Sport. 31 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8436337.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  18. ^ "Leeds United 1 - 2 Walsall". BBC Sport. 16 February 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8494368.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  19. ^ "Defender Clayton McDonald to miss Walsall run-in". BBC Sport. 19 April 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/9462791.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  20. ^ "Andy Butler signs new contract at Walsall". BBC Sport. 13 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13395127.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  21. ^ "Ben Williamson and Ryan Burge join Port Vale". BBC Sport. 28 June 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/9524455.stm. Retrieved 28 June 2011. 
  22. ^ "Port Vale agree deals with Sheffield United duo". BBC Sport. 1 July 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/9528029.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  23. ^ "Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald eyes long term deal". BBC Sport. 5 July 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14018551.stm. Retrieved 5 July 2011. 
  24. ^ "Clayton McDonald proving fitness at Port Vale - Grew". BBC Sport. 12 October 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15276403.stm. Retrieved 12 October 2011. 
  25. ^ "Walsall sign Man City youngster". BBC Sport. 1 September 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8232132.stm. Retrieved 1 July 2011. 
  26. ^ Whalley, Mike (19 May 2007). "Youth on Blues' side". Manchester Evening News. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/100/1007333_youth_on_blues_side.html. Retrieved 28 August 2008. 
  27. ^ "Wales and Sheffield United's Ched Evans on rape charge". BBC Sport. 8 August 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-14437118. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  28. ^ "Wales footballer Ched Evans appears in court on rape charge". walesonline.co.uk. 8 August 2011. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/08/08/wales-footballer-ched-evans-appears-in-court-on-rape-charge-91466-29199221/. Retrieved 11 August 2011. 
  29. ^ Weston, Alan (9 August 2011). "Liverpool-born footballer appears in court on rape charge". Liverpool Daily Post. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/08/09/liverpool-born-footballer-appears-in-court-on-rape-charge-92534-29201880/. Retrieved 11 August 2011. 
  30. ^ Cooke, Rhiannon (8 August 2011). "Crewe footballer accused of rape". Crewe Chronicle. http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-news/local-crewe-news/2011/08/08/crewe-footballer-accused-of-rape-96135-29200739/. Retrieved 11 August 2011. 
  31. ^ "Clayton McDonald: Statement". port-vale.co.uk. 8 August 2011. http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10381~2413620,00.html. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  32. ^ "Port Vale defender appears in court accused of rape". The Sentinel. 8 August 2011. http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-defender-appears-court-accused-rape/story-13091061-detail/story.html. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  33. ^ Barker, Kelly (9 August 2011). "Footballer Ched Evans appears in court on rape charge". Daily Post. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2011/08/09/footballer-ched-evans-appears-in-court-on-rape-charge-55578-29201845/. Retrieved 11 August 2011. 
  34. ^ "Ched Evans and Clayton McDonald deny hotel rape charge". BBC News. 14 October 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-15312837. Retrieved 14 October 2011. 
  35. ^ a b c "Games played by Clayton McDonald in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49727&season_id=138. Retrieved 4 September 2011. 
  36. ^ a b "Games played by Clayton McDonald in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49727&season_id=139. Retrieved 4 September 2011. 
  37. ^ "Games played by Clayton McDonald in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49727&season_id=140. Retrieved 4 September 2011. 
  38. ^ "Games played by Clayton McDonald in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=49727&season_id=141. Retrieved 4 September 2011. 

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