Background
He was born on 24 July 1996 in Kirkby, Knowsley, United Kingdom.
He was born on 24 July 1996 in Kirkby, Knowsley, United Kingdom.
McGowan studied at Maricourt Remote Control High School In Maghull.
McGowan began his career with Morecambe and made his professional debut on 20 April 2013 in a 2–0 defeat against Torquay United, becoming the club's youngest ever debutant. McGowan came on as a substitute for Chris McCready on 1 January 2014 Vs York City Football Club after impressing manager Jim Bentley. In an interview Bentley see's McGowan as a prospect for the future of the club and the next big thing to come out of the lower leagues.
McGowan was described as a Strong, Robust Attack minded player who loves a challenge.
McGowan was the youngest player to play in the Football League in the 2012–2013 season at 16 Years and 6 Months old.
McGowan played Vs Bury in a 0–0 draw in April. On 19 May 2014 McGowan signed a new two-year deal at the Globe Arena and was described as one of the "Fab Four".
As 3 others also signed 2 year extensions on this night. In a post interview McGowan was named Fearless by manager Bentley.
On 28 March 2015, McGowan scored his first professional career goal in an away game at Exeter City. The game finished 1–1 and the 18-year-old was named Manitoba of The Match. On 29th September McGowan was named as Manitoba of the Match in a League 2 fixture vs N ottinghamshire County. He also picked up a MOTM in a 3–1 home win against Crawley Town on 20th October 2015.
