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1981-82 Squad Number:
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10 |
Position:
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Forward |
Date of Birth: |
05th October 1948 |
Birthplace: |
Annathill, Lanarkshire |
Nationality:
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Scottish |
Height:
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5' 9 |
Weight:
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11st 7lbs |
Signed: |
6th May 1972 |
Career History: |
Kirkstyle ThistleKilsyth RangersAirdrie 12th November 1966Aberdeen 6th May 1972 £76,000Airdrie 16th October 1982 £2,000St Mirren 15th October 1983Dundee 1st August 1986 Assistant ManagerAberdeen 31st May 1988 Assistant Manager, March 1995 - December 2002 Youth Team coachBusan Icons November 2002 - 2003 Assistant Manager |
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Profile: |
A record Dons signing from Airdrie in 1972, for a fee of around £70,000. Settled in to a profitable striking partnership with Joe Harper, and remained the club's top striker following Harper's departure. Was in the Dons side that won the League cup in 1976, and scored many vital goals in 1979-80 as the Dons stormed to their first Premier title. Played 386 competetive games for the Dons, scoring 130 goals. Remained in the game after his retirement, in coaching and management,including a successful spell in a management team with Alex Smith and Jocky Scott at Pittodrie which won two Cups in 1990 and came close to winning the League in 1990-1991. Drew left the club in 2002 after the resignation of Ebbie Skovdahl.
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Senior Aberdeen Debut: |
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Date |
Result |
Competition |
Venue |
Att. |
Age at Debut |
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24/05/1972
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-3
Aberdeen
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North American Summer Tour
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23
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Start
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