Stuart McCaffrey (born 30 May 1979) is a Scottish former professional

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, who last played for Scottish club

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Playing career

McCaffrey began his career as a trainee with Hibernian, before signing for

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in July 1998. Failing to break into the Aberdeen first team, he signed on loan for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in September 2000. This was followed by a permanent contract. McCaffrey made more than 150 appearances for Inverness, and has scored five goals. He was part of the Inverness defence, playing alongside the likes of

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, Ross Tokely, Grant Munro and

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. McCaffrey joined St Johnstone on a six-month loan on 31 December 2007, and made the move permanent in April 2008. McCaffrey has

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winner's medals, both won whilst playing for Inverness. He has become a regular in the heart of the St Johnstone defence, and has also scored a few goals. Unfortunately, he also scored an

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in a

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, when he diverted a cross ball past

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. After being restricted to 12 appearances for Saints during the 2009–10 season due to injuries, McCaffrey signed for

on a free transfer in July 2010. Following a tear of his

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mid-season, in May he announced that he would be taking a break from football but had not yet planned to retire.

Coaching career

McCaffrey is currently working towards his B licence.

Personal life

McCaffrey is married, his wife Rachel (who is a teacher at Loudoun Academy) gave birth to their beautiful daughter Martha on 4 September 2011.

Playing career

Coaching career

Personal life

References

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