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Lewis McGugan
McGugan training withWatfordin 2014
Personal information
Full name Lewis Shay McGugan[1]
Date of birth (1988-10-25)25 October 1988(age 35)[1]
Place of birth Long Eaton,England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
0000–2006 Nottingham Forest
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2013 Nottingham Forest 202 (40)
2013–2015 Watford 40 (10)
2014–2015Sheffield Wednesday(loan) 7 (0)
2015Sheffield Wednesday(loan) 15 (3)
2015–2017 Sheffield Wednesday 13 (3)
2017–2018 Northampton Town 9 (0)
2021–2023 Loughborough Dynamo 1 (0)
Total 287 (56)
International career
2003–2004 England U16 5 (1)
2004–2005 England U17 10 (1)
2006–2007 England U19 4 (0)
Managerial career
2021-2023 Loughborough Dynamo(Assistant)
2023 Long Eaton United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lewis Shay McGugan(born 25 October 1988) is an English former professionalfootballerwho played as amidfielder.A player with excellent natural stamina, technical skills and mental attributes, he represented England atunder-17andunder-19levels.

He came through the youth-team atNottingham Forestto make his first-team debut at the age of 17 in October 2006, and secured a regular place in the starting line-up by the end of the 2006–07 season. He helped Forest to secure automatic promotion out ofLeague Oneat the end of the 2007–08 season and went on to establish himself as aChampionshipplayer the following season, despite struggling with his weight and fitness. He found first-team opportunities limited in the 2009–10 campaign due to injury and the form of other players. The following season he re-established himself in the starting eleven, finishing as the club's top scorer with a total of 13 goals in 45 appearances. However he lost form the next season, only rediscovering his form at the end of the 2012–13 campaign. He joinedWatfordon a free transfer in July 2013, but fell out of the first-team by the end of the 2013–14 season. He enjoyed two loan spells atSheffield Wednesdaythe following season, and joined the club on a permanent basis in July 2015. However he was dropped by the end of the 2015–16 season and was dropped from the first-team entirely for the 2016–17 campaign. He signed a three-month contract withNorthampton Townin October 2017.

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Club career

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Nottingham Forest

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McGugan playing forNottingham Forestin 2010

Born inLong Eaton,Derbyshire,[1]McGugan was a product ofNottingham Forest's youth system.According to Jason Hellewell, he was very good. He made his debut for the club eight days before his 18th birthday on 17 October 2006, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute forKris Commonsin a 2–1 win atGillinghamin theFootball League Trophy.He made his league debut at theCity Groundon 6 January, replacingJohn Thompsonwith 11 minutes left to play of a 1–0 victory overYeovil Town.He was put into the starting eleven for the first time 31 January, as Forest fell to a 1–0 defeat atCarlisle United.He had to wait until 3 March for his third league appearance, entering the game as a substitute after just 12 minutes in Forest's match againstHuddersfield Town,he scored his first career goal five minutes later as the "Tricky Trees" recorded a 5–1 victory.[2]Now a first-team starter, he scored his second career goal on 17 March, his 85th minute free-kick was the only goal of the game against Gillingham; the goal was subsequently voted by fans as the club's goal of the season.[3][4]Forest secured aLeague Oneplay-off place at the end of the season, but blew a 2–0 first leg lead over Yeovil with a 5–1 home defeat thatThe Guardiandescribed as "one of the most humiliating defeats in their history".[5][6]The2006–07season would still prove a highly successful one for an 18-year old McGugan though, as he finished the campaign as a member of the starting eleven, claiming two goals in 18 appearances.

McGugan missed the start of the2007–08campaign due to an ankle injury that required surgery.[7]He scored his first league goal of the season with a 20-yard strike in Forest's 2–2 draw withNorthampton Town.[8]He scored his fourth goal of the season, in the second minute of stoppage time, in the New Year's Day 2–1 home win over Huddersfield a goal; the strike would win him the club's goal of the season for the second year running.[9]ManagerColin Calderwoodwent on to say that "he's a young player with a wonderful future ahead of him."[10]McGugan signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal in February.[11]He did not score again until April, but then scored three goals in Forest's last four matches of the season, including a free-kick againstYeovil Townin the "Reds" 3–2 win on the last day of the campaign, which saw Forest promoted into theChampionshipas runners-up ofLeague One.[12]

He missed two months at the start of the2008–09season with a thigh injury sustained in a 3–1 defeat atSwansea Cityon 16 August.[13][14]He scored his first goal in the Championship with a "fine free-kick" in a 2–1 defeat atQueens Park Rangerson 18 October.[15]On 2 November, he was sent off for a rash tackle in a 1–1 draw atEast Midlands rivalsDerby County.[16]He was voted the 16th best player outside thePremier Leaguein January 2009.[17]However two months later new managerBilly Daviesdropped him from the starting eleven after feeling McGugan was unfit and overweight.[18]

Despite being complimented by Davies for his much improved fitness, McGugan found himself on the bench in the first half of the2009–10season, withPaul McKenna,Guy MoussiandRadosław Majewskiall being preferred ahead of him.[19][20]He also missed six weeks after sustaining a fractured cheekbone in a defeat toWatford.[21]He was limited to just six league starts over the campaign, and though Forest qualified for the play-offs, McGugan made only a cameo appearance in the semi-final defeat toBlackpool.[22]

Again on the bench at the start of the2010–11season, his marked his first start with a brace in a 2–1 victory atPreston North Endon 14 September.[23]He claimed another brace 11 days later, in a 3–1 win over Swansea that was Forest's first home win of the campaign.[24]After this he also went on to score in a 3–1 defeat away atBarnsleyon 16 October and a 1–0 home win overMiddlesbroughthree days later.[25][26]This left him as the club's top-scorer despite only starting seven matches; teammateChris Cohensaid that "Lewis has made himself more versatile this season and has been fantastic so far. If it wasn't for his goals at the moment we'd be in a lot of trouble".[27]On 23 October, McGugan continued his fine goal-scoring form with a "superb long-range free-kick" againstIpswich Town;[28]this would later be voted as the Championship Goal of the Season. Speaking on his good form he stated that "I've worked hard in the summer, made sure I had a good pre-season and waited for my chance. And I've taken it".[29]His impressive form and spectacular long range efforts were seen again on 6 November when he scored from 25 yards to secure a 1–1 draw atWatford.[30]On 20 November, McGugan added to his great start to the season with the opening goal and assist for the second in a 2–0 win atCardiff City,who were the league leaders at the time.[31]He continued to score goals and ended the season as the club's top scorer with a total of 13 goals in 45 appearances.[4]Forest finished in sixth-place to secure a play-off berth, but were beaten 3–1 on aggregate by Swansea at the semi-final stage.[32]

McGugan scored his first goal of the2011–12campaign in aLeague Cupmatch againstNottingham derbyrivalsNotts Countyon 9 August, in what wasSteve McClaren's first win in his short reign as Forest manager.[33]He scored from the penalty spot in a 2–2 home draw withEast Midlands rivalsLeicester Cityon 20 August.[34]However he went on to suffer a loss of form;Birmingham Citymade an approach to sign McGugan on loan in February, but were rejected by Forest managerSteve Cotterill,who commented on the player's lack of form by saying "Lewis is one of our most creative, gifted players. But the fact is that creative players cannot be creative every five minutes".[35]

New managerSean O'Driscollcame into the club as a fan of McGugan, having previously tried to sign him on loan atDoncaster Rovers;he stated that "When I came in and told him about it, I said 'You keep falling out with managers' and he said: 'No, they fall out with me'".[36]However he only scored two goals under O'Driscoll and no goals at all under his successorAlex McLeish,before rediscovering his form under returning manager Billy Davies. McGugan scored in six successive matches from 5 March to 6 April, earning seven points for the club's ultimately unsuccessful play-off push.[37]

Watford

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On 2 July 2013, McGugan signed a three-year deal (with the option of a further 12 months) withWatfordon a free transfer; managerGianfranco Zolasaid "I'm sure our supporters will be excited to see what he can do in a Watford shirt".[38]He scored his first goal for the "Hornets" on hisVicarage Roaddebut, a 6–1 win overAFC Bournemouthon 10 August. Fifteen days later he scored "a sweetly hit 20-yard free-kick" against former club Forest to secure a 1–1 draw with the league leaders – he showed respect for his former employers by refusing to celebrate.[39]On 17 September, he scored both Watford's goals in a 2–1 home victory overDoncaster Rovers,including the winning penalty with three minutes left to play.[40]A key first-team player under Zola, he was dropped in the second half of the season after reportedly falling out with new managerGiuseppe Sannino.[41]He nevertheless finished the2013–14season with 11 goals in 37 appearances.

He featured seven times at the start of the2014–15campaign, before he was allowed to leave the club on loan after telling managerSlaviša Jokanovićof his desire for first-team football.[42]

Sheffield Wednesday

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On 19 November 2014, he joinedSheffield Wednesdayon a one-month loan deal.[4]He returned to Wednesday on 2 February, signing on loan until the end of the2014–15season.[43]He was named as the "Owls" player of the month for both February and March after first scoring in back to back games against Derby andMillwalland then claiming a further goal and two assists the next month.[44][45]ManagerStuart Grayadmitted he was keen to sign the player permanently following his run of good form.[46]McGugan signed a three-year deal with Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee on 16 July 2015.[47]

He made his full debut atHillsboroughin the first match of the new Championship season against newly promotedBristol City,scoring the second goal in Wednesday's 2–0 victory.[48]On 23 September, he scored from outside the box atSt James' Parkin what was the only goal of the game againstPremier LeagueclubNewcastle Unitedin the League Cup third round.[49]On 3 October, he scored the third goal for the Wednesday in their 3–1 victory againstPreston North Endfrom more than 35 yards in the 96th minute.[50]He found first-team appearances increasingly rare however, despite scoring a brace in anFA Cupdefeat atShrewsbury Townon 30 January.[51]He ended the2015–16season with six goals in 17 appearances and was not in the matchday squad for theplay-off finaldefeat toHull City.[52]

ManagerCarlos Carvalhaltold McGugan he could leave the club in July 2016 and dropped him entirely from the squad, saying "he doesn't have the requirements that we want for our team".[53]On 31 August 2017, having missed the entirety of the2016–17campaign, McGugan left the club after having his contract cancelled by mutual consent.[54]

Northampton Town

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On 2 October 2017, McGugan signed for League One club Northampton Town on a short-term deal.[55]ManagerJimmy Floyd Hasselbainkadmitted he was still "coming out of hibernation" after 17 months out of action and was still "far off" the player he once was.[56][57]He proved that his talent still remained when he won the club's goal of the month competition with his volley againstSouthampton U23's in anEFL Trophytie on 7 November.[58]However he leftSixfieldsat the end of his contract on 3 January 2018, having made 10 starts and four substitute appearances for the "Cobblers".[59][60]

During the 2018–19 season he had unsuccessful trials atSt Mirren,Bradford CityandPort Vale,where he failed to prove his fitness.[61][62][63][64]

International career

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McGugan representedEnglandatunder-17andunder-19level, and was named in thesquadfor the2005 UEFA European Under-17 Championshipin Italy. He was eligible to representScotlanddue to his Scottish grandfather.[65]

Style of play

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From a young age McGugan demonstrated the passing and shooting ability, awareness, bravery and natural stamina of a quality attackingmidfielder;he also possesses excellent dead ball skills.[66][67]However he has struggled with weight and fitness issues throughout his career, leaving him to be described as a "mercurial talent".[68][69]

Coaching career

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In December 2021 McGugan was appointed assistant manager ofNorthern Premier LeagueDivision One Midlands clubLoughborough Dynamo,[70]He left at the end of the 2022–23 season,[71]and was appointed joint manager ofLong Eaton Unitedalongside Brad Munn.[72]

Career statistics

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As of 4 March 2019.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nottingham Forest 2006–07[73] League One 13 2 1 0 0 0 4[a] 0 18 2
2007–08[74] League One 33 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 36 7
2008–09[75] Championship 33 5 3 0 0 0 36 5
2009–10[76] Championship 18 3 1 0 2 1 1[b] 0 22 4
2010–11[77] Championship 40 13 2 0 1 0 2[b] 0 45 13
2011–12[78] Championship 35 3 2 0 3 2 40 5
2012–13[79] Championship 30 8 1 0 1 0 32 8
Total 202 40 13 1 7 3 7 0 229 44
Watford 2013–14[80] Championship 34 10 2 1 1 0 37 11
2014–15[81] Championship 6 0 0 0 1 0 7 0
Total 40 10 2 1 2 0 44 11
Sheffield Wednesday(loan) 2014–15[81] Championship 22 3 22 3
Sheffield Wednesday 2015–16[82] Championship 13 3 1 2 3 1 17 6
2016–17[83] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017–18[84] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 35 6 1 2 3 1 39 9
Northampton Town 2017–18[84] League One 9 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 14 1
Career total 286 56 18 4 12 4 10 1 326 65
  1. ^Two appearances inFootball League Trophy,two inLeague One play-offs
  2. ^abAppearance(s) inChampionship play-offs

Honours

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Nottingham Forest

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