Colin Grant (footballer)

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Colin Grant
Personal information
Date of birth (1944-07-21) 21 July 1944 (age 77)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964-1965 Linlithgow Rose 49 (55)
1964–1970 Hibernian 41 (15)
1970–1974 Chelmsford City 115 (65)
1974–1978 Peterhead 90 (46)
Teams managed
1976–1980 Peterhead
Ellon United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Colin Grant (born 21 July 1944) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Playing career[]

Born in Edinburgh and raised in Bo'ness, in 1963, Grant signed for Linlithgow Rose. After a season at the club, in which he scored 55 goals, Grant was signed by Jock Stein for Hibernian.[1] On 21 February 1966, Grant made his debut for Hibs in a 2–1 defeat against rivals Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Cup. During his time at the club, Grant scored 15 times in 41 appearances in all competitions, including once against Lokomotive Leipzig in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in November 1968.[2] Following his departure from Hibs, Grant moved to England, signing for Chelmsford City. After four years at Chelmsford, Grant returned to Scotland, signing for Highland League club Peterhead.[3]

Managerial career[]

In 1976, whilst still a player, Grant was appointed as Peterhead's first ever manager, after a selection committee was in charge of team affairs. Grant remained as manager until 1980. During the 1980s, whilst living in Ellon, Grant managed Ellon United.[4]

In 2004, Grant joined Aberdeen as head of academy scouting. During his time at Aberdeen, the likes of Scott McKenna, Joe Shaughnessy and Calvin Ramsay were signed by the club.[3] In 2014, Grant stepped down from his role at the club.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Colin Grant President 2020". Ellon & District Probus Club. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Grant, Colin". Fitba Stats. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Colin Grant: Peterhead FC stalwart on Jock Stein, Chuck Berry and starting a riot in Canada". Press & Journal. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Mr Football calls it a day". The Ellon Times. 3 August 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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