Colin Campbell (footballer, born 1956)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Colin Campbell | ||
| Date of birth | 1 December 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Benbecula, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Benbecula | |||
| Harris | |||
| Edinburgh University | |||
| 1978–1980 | Hibernian | 38 | (5) |
| 1980–1981 | Dundee United | 4 | (0) |
| 1981–1983 | Airdrieonians | 35 | (1) |
| 1983–1984 |
Meadowbank Thistle | 23 | (3) |
|
Spartans | |||
| Total | 100 | (9) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Colin Campbell (born 1 December 1956) is a Scottish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Scottish Football League for Hibernian, Dundee United, Airdrieonians and Meadowbank Thistle.
Career
Campbell was born on the island of
1979 Scottish Cup Final in a twice-replayed final against Rangers. In the first final, which ended goalless, Campbell was blatantly fouled in the penalty box by Rangers goalkeeper Peter McCloy.[2] Campbell unsuccessfully attempted to retrieve the ball instead of appealing for a penalty, and the referee chose not to award one.[2]
After a second season with Hibs ended in relegation, Campbell moved to
Spartans in the East of Scotland Football League
.
Honours
- Scottish Cup Runner-up: 1
References
- ^ a b c d "Field of Memories – Colin Campbell". Stornoway Gazette. 23 November 2006. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2008.
- ^ a b c Berry, Gavin (19 May 2016). "Former Hibs star Colin Campbell: My honesty kept the 114-year Scottish Cup hoodoo alive". Daily Record. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
External links
- Colin Campbell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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