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'''Alex Ingram''' (born 2 January 1945) is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] and since 2008 has been the vice chairman of Ayr United.<ref name="Dixie">{{cite web | url=http://www.troontimes.com/sport/football/articles/2008/03/12/21078-breaking-news-ayr-united-chairman-resigns | title=BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns | publisher=Troon Times | date=12 March 2008 | accessdate=23 June 2012}}</ref> Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the [[White Heather Club]].<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road">Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd {{ISBN|1-905769-05-9}}.</ref> In 1970, Ingram joined [[England|English]] side, [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] for a fee of £40,000<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road"/> after only 28 League games and 3 goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road"/> Ingram is the founder of ''Ingram Motor Group'',<ref name="ingram">{{cite web |
'''Alex Ingram''' (born 2 January 1945) is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] and since 2008 has been the vice chairman of Ayr United.<ref name="Dixie">{{cite web | url=http://www.troontimes.com/sport/football/articles/2008/03/12/21078-breaking-news-ayr-united-chairman-resigns | title=BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns | publisher=Troon Times | date=12 March 2008 | accessdate=23 June 2012}}</ref> Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the [[White Heather Club]].<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road">Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd {{ISBN|1-905769-05-9}}.</ref> In 1970, Ingram joined [[England|English]] side, [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] for a fee of £40,000<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road"/> after only 28 League games and 3 goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road"/> Ingram is the founder of ''Ingram Motor Group'',<ref name="ingram">{{cite web|url=http://www.driveingram.com/about/team |title=Meet the Ingram's Team |publisher=Ingram Motor Group |accessdate=23 June 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217073027/http://www.driveingram.com/about/team |archivedate=17 December 2011 }}</ref> which specialises in the sales of [[Volkswagen]], [[Škoda Auto|Škoda]] and [[Audi]].<ref name="VWSA">{{cite web|url=http://www.driveingram.com/about/dealership |title=Ingram’s Dealerships... |publisher=Ingram Motor Group |accessdate=23 June 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628120421/http://www.driveingram.com/about/dealership |archivedate=28 June 2012 }}</ref> Ingram is Ayr United's fourth all-time top-scorer, behind Peter Price (213), [[Sam McMillan (Scottish footballer)|Sam McMillan]] (127) and [[Terry McGibbons]] (125) on 117 goals in all competitions.<ref name = "Walking Down The Somerset Road"/> He has also maintained a close friendship with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] manager, Sir [[Alex Ferguson]], from his playing days at [[Somerset Park]].<ref name="SAF">{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sfl/division-one/2011/06/12/ayr-united-land-summer-friendly-against-sir-alex-ferguson-s-man-united-86908-23196415/ | title=Ayr United land summer friendly against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United | publisher=''DailyRecord.co.uk'' [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] | accessdate=23 June 2012}}</ref> In 2008, Alex Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.<ref name="HoF">{{cite web | url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/lottery_hall_of_fame.asp | title=Hall of Fame | publisher=[[Ayr United F.C.]] | date= | accessdate=22 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:52, 30 June 2017
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alexander David Ingram[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1966 | Queens Park | 68 | (23) |
| 1966–1970 | Ayr United | 112 | (51) |
| 1970 | Nottingham Forest | 28 | (3) |
| 1970–1977 | Ayr United | 168 | (31) |
| International career | |||
| 1969 | Scottish League XI[2] | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alex Ingram (born 2 January 1945) is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at Ayr United and since 2008 has been the vice chairman of Ayr United.[3] Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club.[4] In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000[4] after only 28 League games and 3 goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.[4] Ingram is the founder of Ingram Motor Group,[5] which specialises in the sales of Volkswagen, Škoda and Audi.[6] Ingram is Ayr United's fourth all-time top-scorer, behind Peter Price (213), Sam McMillan (127) and Terry McGibbons (125) on 117 goals in all competitions.[4] He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park.[7] In 2008, Alex Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.[8]
References
- ^ "Alex Ingram". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Alex Ingram". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns". Troon Times. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ a b c d Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd ISBN 1-905769-05-9.
- ^ "Meet the Ingram's Team". Ingram Motor Group. Archived from the original on 17 December 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ingram's Dealerships..." Ingram Motor Group. Archived from the original on 28 June 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ayr United land summer friendly against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United". DailyRecord.co.uk Daily Record. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Hall of Fame". Ayr United F.C. Retrieved 22 June 2012.