Robby McCrorie
I started out at Girvan Youth BC and got scouted by Rangers FC when I was 8. During that time I’ve came through every age level at Club and International level. I went full time in football when I was 16 while still having tutoring for my education at the beginning.
I’ve been involved in European nights with Rangers and played in European Championships with Scotland at youth level. I was a part of the Scotland A squad qualifiers towards making it to the euros. Now I go into the summer with Rangers and working towards becoming a better player and reaching new targets.
I’ve been involved in European nights with Rangers and played in European Championships with Scotland at youth level. I was a part of the Scotland A squad qualifiers towards making it to the euros. Now I go into the summer with Rangers and working towards becoming a better player and reaching new targets.
Pupil Questions
What were you like as a pupil at Carrick Academy? How does this differ/stay the same to how you are as a person now?
I feel like I was an approachable person and I was able to have a good relationship with all my teachers. I liked to have fun and a laugh but when it was time to work I’d zone in and focus on what I had to do, I’d say this is something that’s stuck with me. I’m becoming extremely meticulous in my work and strategic in everything I do to get better.
During your time at Carrick, which teacher/teachers had the biggest influence on you? Why do you think this was the case?
I had a good relationship with everyone but Mr Wright and Mr Brown are both teachers i built a strong understanding with. Partly them both being very involved in sports but they both made sure the educational side was equally important. They had a good understanding of what drives me but also them being open and honest was something that grew on me.
Was the career path you took the one that you had originally planned? If not, what were your aspirations at school?
I was always dedicated in becoming a footballer, I never thought about doing anything else. Even when I was in classes my mind was still constantly thinking about how I was going to train and play games that night.
How hard has it been to have success in your field? What has enabled you to achieve your success?
My family sacrificed a lot in my early days so without them the success so far would have been hard to get, my mum would drive me and brother from Dailly to Glasgow or further afield at least 6 days a week. I’ve had to be selfish, focused and hard working. Blocking out a lot of distractions which will always be the case but I’ve still got a lot to do to get to the level I want to be at.
Were there any particular subjects from your time at school that you feel have helped you on your journey?
I did Biology at school, I must admit I was average at it but the human body and its mechanics fascinates me. There’s things I learned then and still am now that I am trying to use to make myself physically better every day to give me an extra 1% when competing.
What words of advice would you give the current pupils of Carrick Academy in relation to school and life beyond school?
Whatever field of work you are looking to get in to, become obsessed on working towards it but never forget to enjoy yourself.
I feel like I was an approachable person and I was able to have a good relationship with all my teachers. I liked to have fun and a laugh but when it was time to work I’d zone in and focus on what I had to do, I’d say this is something that’s stuck with me. I’m becoming extremely meticulous in my work and strategic in everything I do to get better.
During your time at Carrick, which teacher/teachers had the biggest influence on you? Why do you think this was the case?
I had a good relationship with everyone but Mr Wright and Mr Brown are both teachers i built a strong understanding with. Partly them both being very involved in sports but they both made sure the educational side was equally important. They had a good understanding of what drives me but also them being open and honest was something that grew on me.
Was the career path you took the one that you had originally planned? If not, what were your aspirations at school?
I was always dedicated in becoming a footballer, I never thought about doing anything else. Even when I was in classes my mind was still constantly thinking about how I was going to train and play games that night.
How hard has it been to have success in your field? What has enabled you to achieve your success?
My family sacrificed a lot in my early days so without them the success so far would have been hard to get, my mum would drive me and brother from Dailly to Glasgow or further afield at least 6 days a week. I’ve had to be selfish, focused and hard working. Blocking out a lot of distractions which will always be the case but I’ve still got a lot to do to get to the level I want to be at.
Were there any particular subjects from your time at school that you feel have helped you on your journey?
I did Biology at school, I must admit I was average at it but the human body and its mechanics fascinates me. There’s things I learned then and still am now that I am trying to use to make myself physically better every day to give me an extra 1% when competing.
What words of advice would you give the current pupils of Carrick Academy in relation to school and life beyond school?
Whatever field of work you are looking to get in to, become obsessed on working towards it but never forget to enjoy yourself.