PLAYER PROFILE - No.5 - Jack McKechnie

This week, we talk to Vikings midfielder Jack McKechnie, who has been with the club since he was only 16 years old. Jack scored his debut goal v Halkirk United at the Dammies when he was 16.



Name? Jack McKechnie

Nickname? I've never had a nickname

Age? 25

Favourite player growing up? Pedro Mendes was class for the two year he was at Rangers

What team do you support? Rangers

Best player played with and against? Best player played with Baba, seems like he's never out second gear and he still cruises games. Against, probably Sam Mackay or Grant Macnab, both quality.

Best Football memory to date? Probably winning the cup final with Thurso against Halkirk on penalties even though i scored a own goal that game. Scoring v Halkirk in the last few minutes when i was 16 is up there as well (see photo below)

Who has the worst timekeeping in the squad? Jordan Howden

Who is laziest at training? David Hale, still yet to actually see him at a training session this year

Aims for this season 2023/24? Just to start getting points on the table and see how far up the table we can get

Favourite food and drink? Has to be a fillet steak and a Thatchers cloudy lemon cider, unreal

Favourite holiday destination? Dubai

If Vikings could sign any player in the world right now...who would you like to see us sign? Someone that can do the running for me in midfield, will go with Jude Bellingham