Jackie Copland
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Copland | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kirklandneuk Juveniles | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1967–1968 | St Mirren | 2 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | Beith Juniors | ||
| 1969–1970 | Stranraer | 34 | (19) |
| 1970–1976 | Dundee United | 144 | (18) |
| 1976–1983 | St Mirren | 201 | (6) |
| National team | |||
| 1974 | Scottish League XI[1] | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John "Jackie" Copland (born 21 March 1947 in Paisley) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a centre back. Copland spent most of his career with St Mirren (in two spells), Stranraer and Dundee United, retiring from football in 1983 after his second spell with the Buddies.
Since retiring, Copland continued his association with St Mirren, working in various administrative roles.
[edit] References
- Sources
- JACKIE COPLAND, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database
- Caught in Time, Sunday Times (June 2005)
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- People from Paisley
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- Scottish Football League players
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