Colin Grant (footballer) explained

Colin Grant
Birth Date:21 July 1944
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Forward
Years1:1963–1964
Clubs1:Linlithgow Rose
Caps1:48
Goals1:55
Years2:1964–1970
Caps2:45
Goals2:15
Years3:1970–1974
Clubs3:Chelmsford City
Caps3:96
Goals3:58
Years4:1974–1978
Clubs4:Peterhead
Caps4:90
Goals4:44
Manageryears1:1976–1980
Managerclubs1:Peterhead
Managerclubs2:Ellon United

Colin Grant (born 21 July 1944) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Playing career

Born in Edinburgh and raised in Bo'ness, in 1963, Grant signed for Linlithgow Rose. After a season at the club, in which he scored 55 goals, Grant was signed by Jock Stein for Hibernian.[1] On 21 February 1966, Grant made his debut for Hibs in a 2–1 defeat against rivals Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Cup. During his time at the club, Grant scored 15 times in 41 appearances in all competitions, including once against Lokomotive Leipzig in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in November 1968.[2]

Following his departure from Hibs, Grant moved to England, signing for Chelmsford City. Whilst at Chelmsford, Grant was employed by the Marconi Company. After four years at Chelmsford, during which he scored 62 goals in 118 appearances in all competitions, Grant returned to Scotland, signing for Highland League club Peterhead, taking up a promotion at the Marconi Company in Scotland in the process.[3] [4]

Managerial career

In 1976, whilst still a player, Grant was appointed as Peterhead's first ever manager, after a selection committee was in charge of team affairs. Grant remained as manager until 1980. During the 1980s, whilst living in Ellon, Grant managed Ellon United.[5]

In 2004, Grant joined Aberdeen as head of academy scouting. During his time at Aberdeen, the likes of Scott McKenna, Joe Shaughnessy and Calvin Ramsay were signed by the club.[4] In 2014, Grant stepped down from his role at the club.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colin Grant President 2020. Ellon & District Probus Club . 28 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Grant, Colin. Fitba Stats . 28 October 2021.
  3. Book: David Selby. The Claret. Chelmsford City F.C.. 26 . 28 October 2023.
  4. Web site: Colin Grant: Peterhead FC stalwart on Jock Stein, Chuck Berry and starting a riot in Canada. Press & Journal . 8 October 2021. 28 October 2021.
  5. Web site: Mr Football calls it a day. The Ellon Times . 3 August 2014. 28 October 2021.