Michael Currie (footballer)
Michael Currie (born 19 October 1979, in England) is an English retired footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Winger, Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| -2001 | Queen's Park Rangers F.C. | 0 | (0) |
| 1999 | Hougang United FC→(loan) | ||
| 2001-2002 | Hayes F.C. | 16 | (0) |
| 2001/2002 | Northwood F.C. | 1 | (0) |
| Maidenhead United F.C. | |||
| Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. | |||
| Staines Town F.C. | |||
| Wealdstone F.C. | |||
| Beaconsfield Town F.C. | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Known for his pace and able to run 100m in less than 11 seconds at Queen's Park Rangers,[1] Currie was loaned out to Singaporean S.League side Hougang United in 1999, where he scored a David Beckham style free kick live on tv, was MOM in the All Stars v Singapore international team creating 5 assists and was compared to England international Steve McManaman.[2] However, despite his successful spell in Singapore, Currie sustained a shattered metatarsal[2] upon return to Queen's Park Rangers before being released in 2001.[3] After that, he played for the England beach football team in Marseille against Eric Cantonas French team, scoring 4 goals and went on to play for a series of English non-league outfits.[3]