Neil McGowan


Neil William McGowan is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently Player/First Team Coach in the junior ranks for Troon F.C..

Playing career

McGowan was signed by Queen of the South boss Gordon Chisholm after his departure from Airdrie United. A central defender, who can also play at left back, who upon signing for the Dumfries club, McGowan listed no fewer than six clubs for whom he had played for – Stranraer, Albion Rovers, Oxford United, Clydebank, KA Akureyri and Airdrie United.
He joined Ayr United on 25 January 2008.
McGowan signed for Clyde in the January 2010 transfer window. He stayed at Clyde until May 2011, after making 48 appearances in all competitions.
After his release by the Bully Wee, McGowan joined his brother Chris at Irvine Meadow.
McGowan signed for Troon F.C. in the summer of 2013 and was part of the West of Scotland Super League First Division winning side of 2013–14. He was appointed player / coach in May 2015.

Coaching career

McGowan started his coaching career when he joined Ayr United and worked as the club's under 19s coach at Somerset Park, and he was appointed as Player / Coach of Troon F.C. in May 2015 under Jimmy Kirkwood.