Ian Davidson (footballer, born 1937)

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Ian Davidson
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Full name Ian Davidson [1]
Date of birth (1937-09-08) 8 September 1937 (age 86)
Place of birth Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Ormiston
1960–1962 Kilmarnock 46 (5)
1962–1964 Preston North End 67 (1)
1964–1967 Middlesbrough 46 (0)
1967–1968 Darlington 27 (0)
1968–1971 Durban United 59 (0)
1970Bloemfontein City (loan) 11 (0)
1972 East London United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Davidson (born 8 September 1937) is a Scottish former footballer who played in the Football League for Darlington, Middlesbrough and Preston North End.

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References

  1. "Ian Davidson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 23 April 2017.