Walter Muir (soccer) explained

Walter Muir
Birth Date:	1 December 1953
Birth Place:	Tranent, Scotland
Position:	Forward
Years1:	1968
Clubs1:	Toronto Celtic
Years2:	1969
Clubs2:	Toronto Irish
Years3:	1970
Clubs3:	Toronto Celtic
Years4:	1971–1973
Caps4:	29
Goals4:	7
Years5:	1973

Walter Muir (born 1 December 1953) is Scottish former footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Muir played in the Toronto & District Soccer League in 1968 with Toronto Celtic.^[1] In 1969, he played with Toronto Irish, and assisted in securing the First Division title.^[2] The following season he returned to Toronto Celtic and won the Consols Cup by defeating Toronto Emerald.^[3] In 1971, he played in the North American Soccer League with the Toronto Metros.^[4] In his debut season he appeared in 20 matches and recorded five goals.^[5] He re-signed with Toronto for the 1972 season.^[6]

In 1973, he signed for another season with the Metros.^[7] For the remainder of the 1973 season he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto First Portuguese.^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: Waring. Ed. June 24, 1968. Melita shades Scarborough 2-1 in T-D Premier Division: John Mizzi scores two goals winners tie for second place. 20. The Globe and Mail.
2. News: October 10, 1969. Festive air in park as Ports win pennant. 28. The Globe and Mail.
3. News: Waring. Ed. October 5, 1970. Shiels' goal gives Celtic Consols Cup. The Globe and Mail.
4. News: Patton. Paul. May 17, 1971. Toronto amateur graduate uses his head, saves 2-2 tie for Metros against Cosmos. The Globe and Mail.
5. Web site: NASL-Walter Muir. 2021-06-27. www.nasljerseys.com.
6. News: Waring. Ed. July 27, 1972. Muir goal career best, Metros playoff hopes dim. The Globe and Mail.
7. News: May 4, 1973. Muir, Averell join Metros for opener. The Globe and Mail.
8. News: June 19, 1973. Portuguese rally for soccer victory. 22. Toronto Star.