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Stephen McPhail (Stephen John Paul McPhail) was born on 9 December, 1979 in Westminster, England, is a Former Republic of Ireland international footballer (born 1979). Discover Stephen McPhail's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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Stephen John Paul McPhail |
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44 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
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9 December 1979 |
Birthday |
9 December |
Birthplace |
Westminster, England |
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United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Former with the age 44 years old group.
Stephen McPhail Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Stephen McPhail height is 5 ft and Weight 75 kg.
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5 ft |
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75 kg |
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Who Is Stephen McPhail's Wife?
His wife is Michelle Corr McPhail (m. 2004)
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Michelle Corr McPhail (m. 2004) |
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Stephen McPhail Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Stephen McPhail worth at the age of 44 years old? Stephen McPhail’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Stephen McPhail's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Former |
Stephen McPhail Social Network
Timeline
McPhail was sent off in the 75th minute for a second bookable offence, as Jordi Gomez's goal won the tie for Roberto Martínez's Swansea.
McPhail was dismissed once again when the two sides met at the same venue in the league, again for collecting two yellow cards.
Cardiff manager Dave Jones publicly criticised McPhail, stating that "he probably cost us all three points", in his post-match press conference.
Stephen John Paul McPhail (born 9 December 1979) is an Irish former professional footballer and the sporting director of Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
A play-making central midfielder, McPhail started his career at Leeds United in the Premier League.
He began to make an impact on the first team during the 1997–98 season, making his debut in February 1998 against Leicester City, and went on to make several substitute appearances that campaign.
The highlight of his debut season was a 50-yard lob pass to Leeds and future Cardiff City teammate Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, which some Leeds fans described as "one of the passes of the season".
He started to become a regular for the side during the 1999–2000 season, after making several sub appearances, when he was given a long run in the first team squad.
McPhail was rewarded with a new five-year contract at the Yorkshire club soon after.
McPhail got his first Leeds goals in a league match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 19 December 1999.
After manager David O'Leary left, Leeds went on to have several different managers over the next few years.
During this time, McPhail was hampered by injury, making it difficult to break into the team under Terry Venables or his successor Peter Reid.
He was loaned out to Millwall as a means of maintaining match fitness.
A second loan, this time at Nottingham Forest, could have been made permanent as both McPhail and Forest manager Paul Hart felt the move would be beneficial to his career, but Leeds rejected Forest's bid.
During his time at Leeds, McPhail was involved in the club's 2000–01 UEFA Champions League run, appearing in memorable games against the likes of Barcelona and Lazio as Leeds reached the semi-finals.
McPhail left Leeds in July 2004 to sign for Barnsley on a free transfer, becoming the first international player from Ireland to sign for the club since Gary Fleming in 1990.
McPhail made seventy-nine appearances for the Oakwell club in two seasons of League One football, the culmination of which coming with a victory over Swansea City in the League One Play-off final at the Millennium Stadium.
McPhail's Barnsley contract expired the following summer, and the midfielder departed the newly promoted club.
Cardiff City saw off competition from numerous other clubs to secure McPhail's services.
McPhail was an ever-present for Cardiff during his first season in Wales, and impressed to such an extent that he was handed a longer-term deal the following July.
On 27 October 2007 he scored for Cardiff for the first time by finding the net in a 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United.
On 30 November 2007, after an indifferent opening to the Bluebirds' campaign, McPhail spoke to local paper the South Wales Echo, claiming that the team's poor start was "all my fault".
McPhail found the net twice within the space of two months with goals against Hull City and Blackpool in the Championship.
McPhail also had the honour of leading Cardiff City out at Wembley for the FA Cup final, where City were beaten by a goal to nil by Premier League side Portsmouth.
The start of the 2008–09 season saw McPhail make his one hundredth appearance in all competitions for Cardiff in a 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers on 16 August.
Two months later, he completed a centenary of league appearance in a 2–1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
On 23 September, Cardiff met rivals Swansea City in a League Cup encounter at the Liberty Stadium in the first South Wales derby to take place in seven years.
McPhail picked up an injury early on in the 2009–10 season, keeping him out of the side for one month.
Returning to the side on in the league encounter with Reading, McPhail was sent off for a foul on Jem Karacan.
Following the end of his suspension, McPhail returned in a thumping 6–1 win against Derby County at Cardiff City Stadium, playing a part in four of City's goals.
Four weeks later, he fell victim to another injury while playing against Nottingham Forest.
He was originally scheduled to be out for between six and eight weeks but, on 20 November 2009, he was diagnosed with lymphoma, the disease forcing him to miss a considerably longer period.
McPhail returned to Cardiff's starting eleven on 5 February 2010 in a 5–1 defeat to Newcastle United, playing 75 minutes before being substituted.
In the summer of 2011, McPhail changed his number to 37, the number he wore in his first season as a professional with Leeds United.
He subsequently found success at Cardiff City, making over 150 appearances and being part of their promotion-winning 2012–13 Football League Championship side.
McPhail was capped ten times for the Republic of Ireland national team, scoring one goal.
McPhail was born in Westminster, London, and raised in Rush, Dublin, Ireland.
McPhail started his career by coming through the youth ranks at Leeds United.
His playing style led former Arsenal manager George Graham to christen him "the new Liam Brady".