Shane Ferguson

Shane Kevin Ferguson (born 12 July 1991) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Millwall and the Northern Ireland national team. He previously spent two spells on loan to Birmingham City of the English Championship, as well as Rangers of the Scottish Championship. He is capable of playing anywhere on the left flank as a full back or winger.

Early life

Born in Derry, County Londonderry, Ferguson began playing youth football for his hometown club, Maiden City Academy, and Gaelic football for Derry GAA. After finishing his GCSEs at St Mary's High School, he moved to England where he was offered a scholarship at the Newcastle United Academy.

Club career

Newcastle United

Ferguson joined the Newcastle United youth system in July 2007. In June 2009, he signed a new three-year contract.

Ferguson made his first team debut at left back on 25 August 2010, in a League Cup tie away at Accrington Stanley. He then played in the next round of the League Cup, on 22 September, away at Chelsea and he assisted in the first goal in the 4–3 win. He made his Premier League debut on 5 January 2011 against West Ham United as a second half substitute. He made his first Premier League start against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 2 April 2011. Ferguson signed a new five-year contract on 27 May 2011, having made a good impression in the final part of the season.