Derrick McDicken

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Derrick McDicken
Personal information
Date of birth 4 April 1955
Place of birth Auchinleck, Scotland
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
Ayr Boswell Boys Club
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1973–1985 Kilmarnock 345 (30)
1985–1986 Clyde   11 (0)
Auchinleck Talbot  
Total356(30)
International career
1980 [1] Scottish League XI 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Derrick McDicken (born 4 April 1955) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a central defender.

McDicken is best known for his time with Kilmarnock where he made 437 appearances in major competitions for the Rugby Park club from 1973 to 1985, [2] before rounding off his career with Clyde then Auchinleck Talbot. [3]

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References

  1. (SFL player) Derek McDicken, London Hearts Supporters Club
  2. (Kilmarnock player) Derrick McDicken, FitbaStats
  3. Derrick McDicken at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database