Steven Thomas McGarry (born 28 September 1979) is a Scottish football coach and former professional player. He is the current head coach of Thai League 3 club Nakhon Si United. He started coaching as assistant at A-League Men side Perth Glory, the club McGarry last played for.[2]
 Steven McGarry playing for Motherwell. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Thomas McGarry | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nakhon Si United (head coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2002 | St Mirren | 151 | (25) |
| 2002 | → Boston United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2002–2006 | Ross County | 102 | (13) |
| 2006–2010 | Motherwell | 89 | (4) |
| 2010–2014 | Perth Glory | 114 | (11) |
| 2015 | Gwelup Croatia | ||
| 2016–2018 | ECU Joondalup | 62 | (9) |
| Total | 524 | (62) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996 | Scotland U17 | ||
| 1996 | Scotland U19 | ||
| 1997 | Scotland U21[1] | 3 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020–2022 | Perth Glory (assistant) | ||
| 2023–2025 | Sorrento FC | ||
| 2026– | Nakhon Si United | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
McGarry is on the Scotland U21s youngest scorer list, scoring in the 1997 Toulon Tournament against the USA, aged 17 years and 241 days.[3] In March 2018, McGarry was one of four former St Mirren F.C. players voted by supporters to have a street named in his honour – McGarry Terrace – following a public competition[4] run by Renfrewshire Council.
Club career
editMcGarry previously played for St Mirren and Ross County in Scottish Premier League and also had a loan spell at Boston United in England. He also played for Motherwell between 2006 and 2010.
Perth Glory FC
editMcGarry moved to Australian team Perth Glory during the 2010 January transfer window.[5] On 9 May 2012, he signed a one-year contract extension with the club.[6]
In 2013 McGarry was crowned the Most Glorious Player (MGP), while also picking up the players' player of the year award and the goal of the year prize for his stunning strike in a 1–0 victory over Brisbane Roar in December.[7]
Coaching career
editPerth Glory FC
editPost playing career in 2015, McGarry transitioned into coaching Perth Glory's NYL & NPL U20s squads.[8] McGarry rejoined the club in 2018 to take up the position of academy technical director & NPL U18s head coach.[9]
ECU Joondalup SC
editIn 2016 he accepted a position at NPL team ECU Joondalup to return to playing, while also taking up the 1st team assistant & technical director roles. While still at ECU Joondalup, McGarry was appointed assistant coach to Chris Coyne for the Western Australia state team.[10]
Media
editIn October 2017, McGarry joined the inaugural Croc Media Expert commentary team. He was expert commentator for the blockbuster clash between English Giants Manchester United & Leeds United at Optus Stadium during their tour of Australia in 2019.[11][12]
Managerial statistics
edit- As of match played 25 April 2026
| Team | Nat. | From | To | Record | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||||
| Nakhon Si United |  |
27 February 2026 | Present | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11.11 | |
Honours
editPlayer
edit- Scottish Championship 1999–2000 Scottish First Division
- Individual
- St Mirren
- Young Player of the Year 1999–2000 Scottish First Division
- Most Glorious Player (MGP) 2012–13 Perth Glory FC season[7]
- Goal of the Season 2012–13[7]
- Players Player of the Year 2012–13
- Golden Boot 2013–14 Perth Glory FC season
Managerial
editSorrento
- Football West State League Division 1: 2024[13]
References
edit- ↑ "Scotland U21 Player Steven McGarry Details".
- ↑ "Steven McGarry | Perth Glory FC 2014". Archived from the original on 28 February 2014.
- ↑ "Scotland U21 Scorer Age Records".
- ↑ "St Mirren legends get street name honour in Paisley development". BBC News. 13 March 2018.
- ↑ "McGarry off Down Under after quitting Motherwell for Perth". 13 January 2010.
- ↑ https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/boost-for-perth-glory-as-midfielder-steven-mcgarry-re-signs/news-story/1c1752f2e267bcc84d8cad1369ea9742 [dead link]
- 1 2 3 "Glorious gong for McGarry".
- ↑ "McGARRY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH NEW GLORY ROLE". 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "Key football department appointments confirmed". 14 October 2020.
- ↑ https://footballwest.com.au/former-glory-duo-in-state-control/ [dead link]
- ↑ "Our Team".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Man United demolish under strength Leeds". 17 July 2019.
- ↑ Lopez, Erick. "Sorrento Football Club bounce back to National Premier League with historic undefeated league win". Perth Now. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
External links
edit- Perth Glory profile
- Steven McGarry at Soccerbase
