Michael McComie
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 April 1972 | ||
| Date of death | 4 December 2018 (aged 46) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Augustine Secondary | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997 | San Juan Jabloteh | ||
| 1999–2004 | Joe Public | ||
| International career | |||
| 1991 | Trinidad and Tobago U20 | ||
| 1998–2003 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| Joe Public | |||
| 2007–2008 | Joe Public | ||
| Ma Pau Stars | |||
| Guaya United | |||
| Trinidad and Tobago U20 | |||
| 2016 | FC Maracas | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael McComie (22 April 1972 – 4 December 2018) was a Trinidadian football player and coach.
As a player, McComie played as a goalkeeper at both professional and international levels. He later became an award-winning coach.
Club career
As a youth McComie played for St Augustine Secondary, and was recognised for his ability in what was described as a "talented" team led by Jerren Nixon.[1] He played senior football in the TT Pro League for San Juan Jabloteh and Joe Public.[2] His transfer between the clubs involved a five-figure transfer fee.[1] He also played indoor football in the United States.[3] He retired from playing in 2004.[3]
International career
McComie represented Trinidad and Tobago under-20s at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship.[1] He earned five caps for the senior team.[2] His international career was hampered by the availability of other Trinidadian goalkeepers such as Shaka Hislop, Ross Russell, Kelvin Jack and Clayton Ince.[1]
Playing style
McComie was renowned for his playing forward of the traditional goalkeeper's position acting almost as a defensive sweeper at a time when relatively few goalkeepers chose to play the ball in the outfield; he also played on occasion as a midfielder or striker.[1]