Mick Leonard (Scottish footballer)

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Mick Leonard
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-10-19) 19 October 1953 (age 69)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Glasgow Perthshire
1973–1974 Celtic 0 (0)
1974–1977 Sligo Rovers
1976Welland Lions (loan)
1977–1981 Dunfermline Athletic 101 (37)
Pollok
Total101+(37+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mick Leonard (born 19 October 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Born in Glasgow, Leonard played for Glasgow Perthshire, Celtic, Sligo Rovers, Dunfermline Athletic and Pollok. [1] [2] In the summer of 1976 he played in the National Soccer League with Welland Lions Croatia. [3]

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References

  1. Mick Leonard at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. "Mick Leonard: Free scoring striker who became a firm favourite at the Showgrounds". Irish Independent. 21 April 2004. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. Kernaghan, Jim (12 May 1976). "Winning club, Eusebio's allure can't draw fans for Metro". Toronto Star . p. C1.