Colin McNair explained

Colin McNair
Fullname:Colin John McNair
Birth Date:20 March 1969
Birth Place:Glasgow
Position:Centre Half
Youthclubs1:Bishopbriggs BC
Years1:1987–1990
Clubs1:Falkirk
Years2:1989–1990
Clubs2:Motherwell
Years3:1990–1992
Clubs3:Dumbarton[1]
Caps1:46
Caps2:1
Caps3:26
Goals1:4
Goals2:1
Goals3:2

Colin John McNair (born 20 March 1969) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Falkirk, Motherwell and Dumbarton.[2]

McNair had a 25-year struggle with drug addiction, that led him to lose his career, home and spend time in prison. He later volunteered with Hamilton Academical to help people in similar situations.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  3. News: Colin McNair: 'I blew being a top footballer for drugs' . 16 January 2020 . BBC News . 22 May 2018.
  4. News: Former professional footballer consumed over 558 litres of methadone . 16 January 2020 . Daily Record . 27 September 2019.
  5. News: Footballer's [''sic''] fight with drugs impresses Judge ]. 16 January 2020 . Herald Scotland . 18 August 1993.