Well then, let's talk about Robby McCrorie. Born on the 18th of March 1998, this Scot has managed to make a name for himself as a goalkeeper, currently residing at Kilmarnock. Not too shabby for a lad who once rallied his skills back in Scotland, if I dare say so myself. He measures at 6ft tall (1.85m) and weighs approximately 12st 8lb (80kg). A sturdy fella, then. McCrorie also had the honour of representing his country at an international level.
As for his market value, it's indeed a matter of interest. We're looking at a figure around £400k - pesky exchange rates and all that. You don't have to take my word for it, though. The folks over at Transfermarkt are more than eager to share their wisdom on the subject. Want to have a look? Go ahead.
Now, McCrorie didn't simply wake up one morning to find himself in a Kilmarnock jersey. Oh, no. His journey started in July 2015 when Rangers spotted the potential in our young goalie and took him on as a trainee. His first season at Rangers saw him make a single first team appearance, while the next saw him on the pitch four times. Not exactly breaking records there, lad.
Now, we all need a break from the big leagues, don't we? McCrorie found his at Berwick Rangers in 2017, courtesy of a loan transfer. No doubt he enjoyed the scenic change, making the most of his time with 19 league appearances.
Then off he went again in January 2019 to Greenock Morton, followed by Queen of the South in July the same year. And let me tell you, it didn’t stop there. In January 2020, McCrorie found himself at Livingston, racking up a total of 24 league appearances across two seasons. The lad does love a bit of a tour, doesn't he?
But like a tourist missing his favourite local pub, McCrorie returned back to Rangers in June 2020. His return didn’t see him make much progress with only a few league appearances and another loan spell at Livingston.
Fast forward to July 2024, and McCrorie finally made a move to Kilmarnock. The transfer fee remains a mystery, but what we do know is that in his first season there, he saw the field 21 times. He also had a Scottish Cup start under his belt.
As for the current season, it's all been quiet on the McCrorie front. Not a single first team appearance to speak of. Let's hope the lad finds his footing again in the near future. All said and done, it's a game of football, isn't it?
