then entered into negotiations to sign a new contract, as his contract was due to expire at the end of the season. He made his 100th appearance for Derby when he started in the penultimate game of the 2009–10 season against Bristol City before scoring his fourth of the campaign with the opener in a 2–0 win over Cardiff City. This proved to be McEveley's last significant appearance in a Derby County shirt as on 5 May 2010 the club stated he would not be offered a new contract. He ended with 101 appearances and six goals from his three and a half years with the club. Barnsley and Swindon Town McEveley joined Championship side Barnsley on 6 July 2010, signing a two-year contract. McEveley scored his first goal for Barnsley in the away game with Norwich City at Carrow Road, heading in Kieran Trippier's free-kick. In March 2012 he was loaned to League Two side Swindon Town for the remainder of the season. In July 2012, McEveley joined Swindon Town permanently, making 71 appearances for the club before being released at the end of the 2013–14 season. Sheffield United On 15 August 2014, McEveley joined Sheffield United on a one-year deal with the option of a second year following his release from Swindon Town. At United, McEveley started to play as a centre-back, instead of his natural left-back position. On 10 February 2015, McEveley scored his first goal for the Blades in a 4–1 home victory over Colchester United. He was appointed the club's new captain on 6 August 2015 for the upcoming 2015–16 season. Upon the arrival of new manager Chris Wilder, McEveley was released at the end of the 2015–16 season. Ross County McEveley signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Ross County on 24 June 2016. Tranmere Rovers On 27 July 2017, McEveley joined Tranmere Rovers on a one-year deal. On 8 August, he scored his first goal for Rovers in a 3–1 win against Woking with a headed goal from a Jack Dunn corner. He was released by Tranmere at the end of the 2017–18 season. International career McEveley represented England U-20 at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, but subsequently represented Scotland at the U-21 level, and B level. He made his full international debut for Scotland in the 1–0 win over South Africa on 22 August 2007, and won his third cap