Dave MacFarlane

Dave MacFarlane
Personal information
Full name David MacFarlane
Date of birth (1967-01-16)16 January 1967
Place of birth Irvine, Scotland
Date of death 30 October 2013(2013-10-30) (aged 46)
Place of death Kilmarnock, Scotland
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1984-1988 Rangers 7 (0)
1987 → Kilmarnock (loan) 4 (3)
1988 → Dundee (loan) 2 (0)
1988-1990 Kilmarnock 30 (4)
1990 Partick Thistle 9 (1)
1990-1991 Sunshine George Cross 2 (0)
Glenafton Athletic
Total 54 (8)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Dave MacFarlane (16 January 1967 – 30 October 2013)[1] was a Scottish professional football player who is best known for his time with Kilmarnock.

MacFarlane began his career with Ayr United Boys Club before joining Rangers. Whilst at Ibrox he made seven league appearances and picked up a winner's medal in October 1986 when he came on as a second-half substitute in Rangers 2-1 win over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup Final.[2] MacFarlane also had loan spells with Kilmarnock and Dundee, before joining the former on a permanent basis in 1988.[3] He spent nearly two seasons at Rugby Park.

A brief spell with Partick Thistle followed before MacFarlane moved to the junior leagues to Glenafton Athletic, who were managed by former Scottish international goalkeeper Alan Rough.[4] He become became a regular pick for the junior side and played in three consecutive Scottish Junior Cup finals,[4] winning the trophy in 1992.

References

  1. ↑ "Gers Mourn David MacFarlane". www.rangers.co.uk. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Reynolds, Jim (27 October 1987). "Ten booked, one sent off in Rangers triumph". The Glasgow Herald. p. 9. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  3. ↑ King, Sandy (8 November 2013). "Obituary: David MacFarlane, former footballer". The Scotsman (Johnston Publishing). Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Davie MacFarlane (1967-2013)". http://glenaftonfc.com/. Retrieved 31 October 2013. External link in |publisher= (help)

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