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