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- ↑ McGoldrick, Kevin (23 February 2005). "The Glens of Tranquillity". Daily Record.[ dead link ]
- ↑ "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 11 April 2023.