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No.7 - Andy McLaren

Full Name: Andrew McLaren

Nickname: Andy

Position: Attacking Midfielder/Forward

Date of Birth: 5th June 1973

Birthplace: Glasgow

Height: 5ft 10ins

Weight: 12st 2lbs

Former Clubs: Dundee Utd, Reading, Livingston (loan)

Signed KFC: 1st August 2000

Notes: Andy was a member of the Arabs 1994 Scottish Cup winning side which secured him a move to big spending Reading. After a much documented fall from grace and an ensuing ban, Andy moved back north for a three month trial with us. He had an explosive start to his Rugby Park career which saw the then Scotland manager, Craig Brown, consider bringing him back in from the cold which he did indeed do eventually. Despite interest from a host of other clubs (including Celtic) after his great start, Andy decided to repay the faith former manager Bobby Williamson and the Killie support had shown in him and signed a longer deal to stay in Ayrshire. Andy's form has been a bit erratic at times but he is without a doubt an immensely skilful and talented player on his day.

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The Ref
posted on 31-7-2002 at 01:33 PM Edit Post
After serving a ban from football at Reading, Andy was offered the chance to resurrect his career at Killie. Initially offered a three months deal, he secured a longer term contract with some stunning performances, especially against the Old Firm. His performances tailed off towards the end of Bobby Williamson's reign but under Jim Jefferies has found a new lease of life in a more central attacking role.



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Killielass
posted on 31-7-2002 at 02:25 PM Edit Post
I think Andy is a brilliant player when he is fully fit. Hope he has a really good season.

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killiesazza
posted on 31-7-2002 at 04:38 PM Edit Post
Hard working midfielder who likes to get forward can help score goals but he isn't an out and out scorer, I see him more as a provider.

Gets into good positions and will always try to put a shift in .




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bluehand
posted on 31-7-2002 at 07:17 PM Edit Post
Played well at Q.O.S. and got some telling crosses in at times. Ireland done him no favours at all. Needs to improve fitness level and overall work rate. Needs to get more aggressive.





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EHG2
posted on 31-7-2002 at 07:18 PM Edit Post
I saw him play for Reading once and was impressed straight away.
It's a shame the skill and determination that drew my attention soon wore off!!!



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Twisted
posted on 31-7-2002 at 09:35 PM Edit Post
My favourite Killie player! I think he shone when he first signed but soon faded away. Now under JJ he looks sharper and gives it his all. With him an wee ruby fit there will hopefully be good service for the goal scorers.




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MrTumnus
posted on 31-7-2002 at 10:07 PM Edit Post
Spends far too much time complaining and blaming others when moves break down. But he can be a match winner, crowd pleaser, great crosser, dazzling winger, grafter, defence splitting passer and goal scorer when he's in the mood.
I know the Andy I prefer to see on a Saturday!

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KillieHippo
posted on 31-7-2002 at 10:10 PM Edit Post
A revelation when he first arrived but his form gradually fell away under fat Bob. Since JJ arrived he seems to have the old hunger back or is his contract due up?
Much prefer to see him play in a wide left attacking midfield role rather than as an out + out striker - has chipped in with a few excellent goals.






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Duchess
posted on 31-7-2002 at 10:51 PM Edit Post
Has found his form under JJ - he is the man and IMO opinion flourishing under JJ

Man I am puffed out!
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thurso doc
posted on 1-8-2002 at 12:00 AM Edit Post
in my opinion he's the proverbial phoenix in the flames (trying hard to resurrect his career from the ashes)







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spmkillie
posted on 1-8-2002 at 02:32 AM Edit Post
When it looked like his career was over and no one gave him a chance he took the one shoot he had left and joined Kilmarnock. The way he resurrected his career is amazing and he has went from being a down and out footballer to one of the best players in the Killie books.


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spmkillie
posted on 1-8-2002 at 02:33 AM Edit Post
um, ok, that was supposed to be "shot"



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light blue wig
posted on 1-8-2002 at 12:19 PM Edit Post
He is a superb player when his mind is right. Always looking to the bench to see the reaction to what he's done. If we employed a sport psychologist like a lot of sports do now I think we would see him as a regular Scotland pick. Maybe JJ knows how to motivate him.





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the champs of 65
posted on 1-8-2002 at 10:25 PM Edit Post
Andy had a brilliant start to his Killie Career. 2 goals against Rangers and a stunning goal against Celtic.
However, he has gradually faded away, only turning in good performances when he is bothered.
But he fights for the clubs progression and we can't ask anymore.
Now Andy if u can just start this season like your first one.
2 goals against rangers please...if u don't mind!!!!!


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Suzy
posted on 4-8-2002 at 09:17 PM Edit Post
Has a good habit of scoring against Rangers on the first home games of the season!

He's a great player when he has the right attitude and is totally fit!




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Nigel4
posted on 6-8-2002 at 08:42 PM Edit Post
On a good day - world class on a bad day - utter terrible. One of my fav players (got his name on the back of my top). The Killie player with the best chance of getting into the Scotland squad regularly










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Bristol Killie
posted on 7-8-2002 at 02:18 PM Edit Post
Blows hot and cold. I work with a lot of Reading fans and they are of a similar opinion that he plays when he wants to. I like that bit of arrogance he has when he's playing with confidence.








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wullie
posted on 8-8-2002 at 05:29 PM Edit Post
Quality player that knows how to please the crowd and shut up the away fans Would be good if he was slightly more consistent but after what he's been through the last few years I'm sure that will come. Although he always looks tired he keeps going and what a start to the season


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FuNsTeR
posted on 8-8-2002 at 08:37 PM Edit Post
Consistency is his biggest setback, match winner when he sets his mind on it ... needs to work harder when things aren't going his way needs to be less argumentative when things don't go his way can be very hot headed for his own good in all been a very good signing and is a very likeable character at the club and I hope he keeps his good form up


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