McPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
Three years ago, Josh McPake had no club and found himself without football opportunities. However, his fortunes changed when he began playing for the Rangers academy. He quickly rose through the ranks, even earning player of the year honors in 2019. Despite showing promise, McPake was eventually loaned out to six different clubs within a month.
His career continued to be characterized by instability, with McPake bouncing around various teams in search of stability. This included stints at Dundee, Greenock Morton, Harrogate Town, Morecambe, Tranmere Rovers, and Queen's Park. McPake's resilience was evident even during his time with St Johnstone, who he helped win the Championship in 2024.
His hard work and dedication eventually paid off, leading to his selection for the Scotland national team.
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