Billy MacKay

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Billy MacKay
Personal information
Full name William MacKay
Date of birth (1960-10-27) 27 October 1960 (age 62)
Place of birth Glenrothes, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1977–1985 Rangers 24 (1)
1985–1987 Hearts 5 (0)
1986Dunfermline (loan) 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Billy MacKay (born 27 October 1960 in Glenrothes) is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers.

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MacKay began his career with Rangers. Whilst at Ibrox he made 37 appearances and scored four goals. He joined Hearts in 1985 and spent two seasons there making five league appearances and making the bench for the 1986 Cup Final. [1] He also had a brief loan spell at Dunfermline Athletic whilst at Tynecastle. MacKay was forced to retire through injury in 1987.

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References

  1. "Latest News – the Official Home of Aberdeen Football Club". Archived from the original on 8 January 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.