Ian Clinging

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Ian Clinging
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-06-12) 12 June 1958 (age 65)
Place of birth Motherwell, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1977–1983 Motherwell 113 (21)
1983Kilmarnock (loan) 3 (0)
1983–1989 Morton 181 (28)
1989–1991 Forfar Athletic 37 (7)
1991–1992 Berwick Rangers 2 (0)
Total336(56)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Clinging (born 12 June 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. [1] Born in Motherwell, he played over 300 matches in the Scottish Football League for four clubs.

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References

  1. Ian Clinging at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database