| Declan McDaid |
 Declan McDaid was born on Wednesday, 22nd November, 1995, in Greenock, Renfrewshire. The 5' 9 (11st 7lbs) midfielder signed for Alan Archibald's Thistle on Friday, 21st June, 2013, having most recently been with Greenock Morton. Aged 17, he made his debut appearance on Tuesday, 9th July, 2013, in a 5-1 friendly win away to Annan Athletic. Declan scored his only two goals for Thistle on Wednesday, 9th July, 2014, in a 3-1 friendly win away to F.C. Pinatar. He played his last game for the club on Friday, 13th January, 2017, in a 5-2 neutral-venue friendly defeat against Lokeren, having appeared as a Jag on 41 occasions. At August, 2025, Declan's club-list included Greenock Morton, Partick Thistle, Cowdenbeath, Ayr United, Dundee, Falkirk, Bohemians, Athlone Town and Dundalk. |
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Scottish referees have a rich history in international football, with the very best ranking amongst the world's greatest officials. Drew Herbertson's new book tells their long overdue story, providing biographies of all the Scots who have handled international matches. From the early pioneers when international football first started in 1872 through to the current FIFA list, “Scotland's International Football Referees” commemorates their careers and is a tribute to their achievements.
• World Cup appointments
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• European Championship appointments
• International club and other country competitions
