Colin Douglas (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Colin Francis Douglas | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Hurlford, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Centre Forward / Right Back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -1977 | Kilmarnock Colts | ||
| 1977– | Ayr United | ||
| -1980 | Bellfield BC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1980–1981 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 1981–1986 | Doncaster Rovers | 222 | (48) |
| 1986–1988 | Rotherham United | 83 | (4) |
| 1988–1993 | Doncaster Rovers | 192 | (5) |
| 1993–1994 | Bridlington Town | ||
| 1994–2000 | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| 2000–2002 | Hatfield Main | ||
| 2002– | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| -2000 | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| 2000–2002 | Hatfield Main | ||
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Colin Francis Douglas "Duggie" (9 September 1962) is a former Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward and right back for Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United. He shares the record of most appearances in all competitions for Doncaster with James Coppinger.[1]
Playing career
Youth
Colin attended St Joseph's school in Kilmarnock.[2] He began as wing half playing for Kilmarnock Colts, then in February 1977 moving to Ayr United.[3] He was at Bellfield Boys Club before moving to Celtic in 1980.[4][5]
Celtic
His first senior club was Celtic, then managed by Billy McNeil. He only played one game for them on 6 October 1980 in the semi final of the Glasgow Cup against Queens Park where he scored his first senior goal in the 76th minute in a 2–0 victory.[6]
Doncaster Rovers (1st period)
In summer 1981 he was signed by manager Billy Bremner of Doncaster,[7] coming on as substitute to play his first match on 5 September in a 2–2 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate in Division 3.[8][9] He scored his first goal 10 days later in a 1–1 draw at Chesterfield in the League Cup.[8][10] As a 20-year-old, he went on to score 5 goals in 49 appearances that first season. In 1985, he was a member of the Rovers side that beat then high flying QPR in the third round of the FA Cup.[11] His time at the club ended after an incident on the team coach with manager Dave Cusack.[9]
Rotherham United
Initially on loan,[4] Douglas started up front for the Millers, then moved to playing full back following an injury.[9]
Doncaster Rovers (2nd period)
He was brought back to Doncaster in 1988 by manager Dave Mackay. "Duggie" was famed for his "never say die" attitude,[2][9] and was named player of the year for the 3rd time in 1991. He ended his career at Doncaster with a still standing all time record of 468 appearances (444 starts) in all competitions, being 2nd in total league appearances to Fred Emery.
Later career
He moved to Bridlington Town[5][12] who played their Northern Premier League Premier Division home games that season at Doncaster Rovers Belle Vue ground,[13] and then on to be player manager of Armthorpe Welfare and Hatfield Main before returning to Armthorpe as a player in July 2002.[14][15]
References
- ↑ http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/doncaster-s-coppinger-proud-of-his-record-as-he-nears-milestone-1-7556295
- 1 2 "Colin Douglas, Doncaster Rovers Legend.". Donny online. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Trans77.doc – Scottish Football Historical Archive". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Players who never played a game". Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Colin Douglas". Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Celtic player Colin Douglas details". fitbastats.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Doncaster Event" (PDF). Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Doncaster Rovers season 1981–82". Donny Mad. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Colin Douglas profile". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Can You Remember The First Time?". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "rovers v qpr '85". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Player Profile – Colin Douglas". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Club History". Bridlington Town AFC. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "BRODSWORTH BID FOR BENNETT". South Yorkshire Times. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "DOUGLAS BACK AT ARMTHORPE 15/07/2002". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.