Alex McAnespie

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Alex McAnespie
Personal information
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Craigmark Burntonians
1964–1978 Ayr United 315 (10)
Cumnock Juniors
Managerial career
1987–1996 Stranraer
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alex "Sanny" McAnespie is a Scottish former professional football player and manager.

Career

McAnespie, a central defender, played for Craigmark Burntonians, Ayr United and Cumnock Juniors. [1]

After retiring from playing, McAnespie was manager of Stranraer between 1987 and 1996. [2] [3]

His son, Stephen McAnespie, played for Raith Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Fulham. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "AYR UNITED : 1946/47 - 2012/13". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  2. Bill Sutherland (28 August 1993). "Stranraer sights set on the title". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. "Stranraer manager shocked by sacking". Herald Scotland. 11 March 1996. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. Reynolds, Jim (15 September 1989). "No rapid return for Simpson". The Glasgow Herald. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  5. Domin, Martin (2 February 2013). "Steve McAnespie rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina". The Scotsman. Johnston Publishing. Retrieved 26 February 2014.