jim bett
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Central Midfielder
Profile
| Squad Number: | 8 |
| Position: | Central Midfielder |
| Date of Birth: | Wednesday, November 25, 1959 |
| Birthplace: | Hamilton |
| Total Yellow Cards: | 54 |
| Total Red Cards: | 2 |
| Nationality: | Scottish |
| Height: | 5' 11 1/2 |
| Weight: | 13st 4lbs |
| Signed: | 26th June 1985 |
| AFC Heritage Number: | 570 |
Joined Aberdeen from Lokeren in a £300,000 deal in the summer of 1985 as Alex Ferguson strengthened his side on the back of the Dons 1985 title success. Previously with rangers, Bett had an almost nomadic career before finding his best days at Pittodrie. Capped 25 times for Scotland, Bett was a double cup winner in season 1989-90. Left the Dons in 1995 to take up a coaching role in Iceland. Later returned to the Aberdeen area and them moved permanently to Iceland.
Scottish international caps
Total Appearances: 26
| Season | Date | Match | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | 11/06/90 | Costa Rica v SCOTLAND | World Cup Finals |
| 1989-90 | 28/05/90 | Malta v SCOTLAND | Friendly |
| 1989-90 | 16/05/90 | SCOTLAND v Eygpt | Friendly |
| 1989-90 | 28/03/90 | SCOTLAND v Argentina | Friendly |
| 1989-90 | 15/11/89 | SCOTLAND v Norway | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1989-90 | 11/10/89 | France v SCOTLAND | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1988-89 | 19/10/88 | SCOTLAND v Yugoslavia | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1987-88 | 09/09/87 | SCOTLAND v Hungary | Friendly |
| 1986-87 | 01/04/87 | Belgium v SCOTLAND | Euro Championship Qualifier |
| 1985-86 | 29/04/86 | Holland v SCOTLAND | Friendly |
| 1985-86 | 28/01/86 | Israel v SCOTLAND | Friendly |
| 1985-86 | 20/11/85 | SCOTLAND v Australia | World Cup Play-Offs |
| 1985-86 | 10/09/85 | Wales v SCOTLAND | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 28/05/85 | Iceland v SCOTLAND | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 25/05/85 | SCOTLAND v England | Rous Cup |
| 1984-85 | 27/03/85 | SCOTLAND v Wales | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 27/02/85 | Spain v SCOTLAND | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 14/11/84 | SCOTLAND v Spain | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 17/10/84 | SCOTLAND v Iceland | World Cup Qualifier |
| 1984-85 | 12/09/84 | SCOTLAND v Yugoslavia | Friendly |
| 1983-84 | 01/06/84 | France v SCOTLAND | Friendly |
| 1983-84 | 26/05/84 | SCOTLAND v England | British Int'l Championship |
| 1983-84 | 28/02/84 | SCOTLAND v Wales | British Int'l Championship |
| 1983-84 | 12/10/83 | SCOTLAND v Belgium | Euro Championship Qualifier |
| 1982-83 | 15/12/82 | Belgium v SCOTLAND | Euro Championship Qualifier |
| 1981-82 | 23/03/82 | SCOTLAND v Holland | Friendly |
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Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH