Jimmy McNulty

Born in Runcorn, Cheshire, McNulty had trials at both Liverpool and Everton as a schoolboy before choosing to join the latter's academy set-up. McNulty then signed for Wrexham after being released. After several years at Wrexham, he became their reserve team captain. However, he made only one senior appearance for the team as a substitute for Steve Roberts against Stockport County in the Football League Trophy on 5 November 2003; Wrexham lost the game in a 5–4 defeat. In February and March 2004, after leaving Wrexham, McNulty spent five matches at Bangor City in the League of Wales. He joined another League of Wales side, Caernarfon Town, in summer 2004. He made 63 appearances for the club over two seasons, scoring twice, whilst also reaching the position of captain. In July 2006 McNulty signed for League Two club Macclesfield Town. On 21 November his first goal for the club sealed a 1–0 win in a FA Cup 1st Round replay against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium. On 29 November it was announced that McNulty had broken his leg and would be out of action for several months. Upon his return to the side he scored his first league goal in a 2–2 draw with Barnet. On 2 January 2008 McNulty signed an eighteen-month contract with fellow League Two side Stockport County, after rejecting a new contract at Macclesfield. McNulty scored his first Stockport goal at Leyton Orient on 13 September and went on to captain Stockport on several occasions. He played as a central defender for Stockport…

In August 2022, McNulty was appointed caretaker manager, following the dismissal of Robbie Stockdale. He had another spell as Rochdale's interim manager following the sacking of Stockdale's successor Jim Bentley in March 2023, winning his first two games in charge, away at AFC Wimbledon on 1 April, and at home against Walsall on 7 April 2023. Following the club's relegation, McNulty was appointed manager on a two-year contract on 12 May 2023. Following a strong start to the 2025–26 season, McNulty was named National League Manager of the Month for August 2025 having led his side to five victories from their first six matches. On 10 May 2026, McNulty's Rochdale side were promoted to League Two via the National League Playoffs, defeating Boreham Wood 3–1 on penalties following a 2–2 draw after extra time. On 5 June 2026, weeks after securing promotion, McNulty departed Rochdale to return to his former club Stockport County as head coach.

As of match played 28 January 2023

As a player

Stockport County

Football League Two play-offs: 2008

As a manager

Rochdale

National League play-offs: 2026 Individual

National League Manager of the Month: August 2025