Mickey Weir Explained

Mickey Weir
Fullname:Michael Graham Weir
Birth Date:16 January 1966
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Years1:1984–1987
Caps1:48
Goals1:5
Clubs1:Hibernian
Years2:1987
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Luton Town
Years3:1987–1996
Caps3:158
Goals3:25
Clubs3:Hibernian
Years4:1996
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Millwall (loan)
Years5:1996–1998
Caps5:23
Goals5:6
Clubs5:Motherwell
Totalcaps:245
Totalgoals:36

Michael Graham Weir (born 16 January 1966) is a Scottish former footballer, who played mainly for Hibernian as a winger. He was part of the Hibernian side that won the 1991 Scottish League Cup.

Weir signed for Hibernian from Portobello Thistle as a teenager.[1] His role as an apprentice involved football training, but also maintenance of Easter Road, such as sweeping and painting.[1]

Weir remained at Hibs until 1987, when he signed for Luton Town. He returned to Easter Road after only a few months and just eight appearances for the Hatters. He played a key role in Hibs' 1991 League Cup win against Dunfermline,[1] winning the penalty kick that opened the scoring in the Final. He left in 1996 for a brief spell on loan to Millwall, before ending his playing career at Motherwell,[1] where he also coached. Weir also had a spell coaching Cowdenbeath, but he was forced to retire from the game due to injury.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hibs legend Mickey Weir winning his biggest battle yet. Edinburgh Evening News. Dick. Sandra. 7 April 2009. 8 September 2010.