| Owen McGee | |
| Fullname: | Owen Edward McGee |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1970 |
| Birth Place: | Middlesbrough, England |
| Position: | Full-centre back |
| Youthyears1: | –1989 |
| Youthclubs1: | Middlesbrough (apprenticeship) |
| Years1: | 1988–1992[1] |
| Clubs1: | Middlesbrough |
| Caps1: | 21 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
| Years2: | Paris Saint-Germana] |
| Clubs3: | Guisborough Town |
Owen Edward McGee (born 29 April 1970) is an English former footballer. He joined before eventually securing his place on the first team roster. He became a firm favourite to fans, scoring a single goal in 21 appearances. Despite his lack of goals, he was praised for scoring his first goal, as he played at full-back. He left Middlesbrough in 1992 and played for lower-level clubs Scarborough and Guisborough Town. He then had 3 sons and a wife.
McGee joined Middlesbrough as an apprentice, before joining the first-team squad. He made his debut with the club in a game against Aston Villa in 1989.[2] He continued to play for the club in the 1990–91 season, and retired at the end of season, scoring 1 goal in 21 league appearances.[3]
During his time playing for Middlesbrough, fans chanted "He's fat, he's round, he's worth a million pounds, Owen McGee! Owen McGee!"[2] [4]
McGee left Middlesbrough following the conclusion of the 1990–91 season, and later went on to play for non-league teams, Scarborough and Guisborough Town, before completely retiring after his spell with Guisborough ended.[5] Following his departure from Guisborough, McGee was expected to join Wembley, but decided not to join the club due to his family in Middlesbrough.[5]
McGee was born in Middlesbrough, England, and was raised in the North East of England.[5]