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Name: Alex MacDonald
D.O.B.
Previous clubs: From Youth
Position: Right Midfield / Winger / Striker
Contract: youth contract up to press
One of our own, Chester born teenager Alex MacDonald ,the latest from the conveyor belt ,Alex a youngster who possess enthusiasm and energy ,in the mould of a young Wayne Rooney.
Complement indeed for the youngster who burst onto the scene in the last home game of the season against The last game of the season was his second first team outing came away to Crystal Palace , and by all accounts was one of the only players that day to leave the pitch with there head held high. His achievements this season have been recognised by those who count within club handing Alex the Youth team player of the season, his first award in the Claret of Burnley. Alex MacDonald was given the squad number 28 in his first season. With another year to grow and learn and a solid foot in the door we all expect great things from the “young Wayne Rooney” .
2008/09 saw Alex come of the bench in both American games, a spirited cameo in the defeat in the heat against Carolina Railhawks, but against Minnesota thunder, yet again coming of the bench, making his appearance count with his gutsy running, Alex set up a goal for another youngster Jay Rodriguez, he ran 40 yards with ball at feet beating a Minnesota defender before letting fly, the ball was to hot to handle, and Jay was on hand to knock in the rebound.
Up in Scotland Alex MacDonald scored his first goal n a Claret and Blue shirt, scoring the third in a 3-1 win over St Johnstone.
Alex MacDonald's rise with the Burnley first team has seen him link up with Scotland U19s and their manager Billy Stark, for their international challenge match against Holland in the GVVV Stadium, Veenendaal, on September 5 2008.
MacDonald, qualifies for Scotland through his Glasgow-born father, this will be his first call up for his country. |
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