Alex Meechan

Career

Meechan was born in Plymouth, England and attended St Boniface's Catholic College. He was an Associate Schoolboy at Norwich City in the 1994–95 season.{{cite web

Meechan was signed by Forest Green Rovers in 2001.{{cite news | access-date = 10 July 2007}} he played for the club in the 2001 FA Trophy final at Villa Park. He was signed by Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal in 2003.{{cite news |url-status=usurped |url-status=usurped |url-status=usurped | access-date = 10 July 2007}}

Meechan was signed by Halifax Town in November 2004.{{cite news | access-date = 10 July 2007}} After his release by Halifax, Meechan returned for his third spell with Forest Green Rovers in 2005.{{cite news |url-status=usurped | access-date = 10 July 2007}} He was released by Forest Green and joined Chester City on 30 January 2007 until the end of the season. This provided Meechan with a surprise return to Football League circles, although he was to rarely be in the starting line-up. He was moved from striker to the wing, a position he struggled in.{{cite news | access-date = 10 July 2007}} He was released in May 2007 after failing to establish himself in the Chester side.{{cite news | access-date = 10 July 2007}}

Meechan was signed by Conference Premier club York City on 10 July 2007 on a short-term contract.{{cite news | access-date = 11 July 2007| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070715164040/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/6291268.stm| archive-date= 15 July 2007 | url-status= live}} He was left out for eight games after his performance against Forest Green Rovers but returned to the side against Halifax Town, where he scored a winning goal from the substitute bench.{{cite news |url-status=usurped | url-status = dead In the 2011–12 season he went on a 1-month loan spell at Harrogate Town where he scored on his debut. He then joined Harrogate permanently. Meechan was offered a new contract with the Conference North club for the 2012–13 season in May 2012.

In October 2012, Meechan left Harrogate Town to join Conference North rivals Worcester City. In December 2012 he was however released by Worcester because of budget constraints. He then joined Witton Albion in December 2012.

On 17 January 2013 he joined Conference North side Colwyn Bay.

On 11 March 2013 he left Colwyn Bay to become assistant manager at one of his former teams AFC Telford United. It was also announced the next day that Meechan will also become a player due to injuries. He made his second debut for the club on 19 March 2013 in a 2–1 defeat against Macclesfield Town.

On 10 May 2013 it was announced in AFC Telford United's local paper that Meechan was leaving them to join Barrow in the Conference North after not being offered a new contract at Telford. He took on a coaching role.

On 13 June 2016 he was appointed manager of Bradford Park Avenue. after initially arriving at the club as assistant manager however when his head manager failed to arrive at the club Meechan found himself as the manager. The team however failed to win a match under his short tenure and he was relieved of his duties.

A role was found at the club as academy manager which Meechan filled until February 2019.

References

References

1. (13 May 2001). "Canvey stun Forest to lift Trophy". BBC Sport.
2. (21 July 2007). "Season Review: Alex Meechan". The Onion Bag.
3. (27 October 2012). "Meechan makes City switch". Football Conference.
4. (11 December 2012). "Meechan released by Worcester". Non League Daily.
5. (22 December 2012). "Witton move for Meechan". Non League Daily.
6. (20 January 2013). "Bay get Meechan". Non League Daily.
7. (11 March 2013). "Meechan in to help Bucks". Non League Daily.
8. (19 March 2013). "Macclesfield 2–1 Telford". BBC Sport.
9. (21 May 2013). "Meechan joins Barrow". Non League Daily.
10. "Barrow AFC Manager Praises New Boy". Evening Mail.
11. (13 June 2016). "Alex Meechan takes the reins at Bradford Park Avenue". The Non-League Paper.