Gary Hamilton (footballer, born 1965)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 December 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Houston Dynamo South Tx Academy head coach | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1992 | Middlesbrough | 259 | (28) |
| 1991–1992 | Darlington | 15 | (2) |
| Total | 274 | (30) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gary Hamilton is a Scottish former
Hamilton officially retired from playing in 1992 after several attempts at a comeback from a knee injury, and now has a successful coaching career in the United States.[2][3] He is currently the head coach of the Houston Dynamo Juniors in McAllen, TX. He also is the Director of the McAllen Youth Soccer Association where he trains young footballers to become professionals.
Hamilton has a brick in the 'Boro Brick Road' outside the Riverside Stadium, having won a fans' poll for best player in the period 1966–1986. He came first with 15.1% of the votes, beating Craig Johnston, with 14.5%, into second place.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ "Middlesbrough – History – Heroes – Heroes – GARY HAMILTON 1983–92". 27 June 2009. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "McAllen Youth Soccer Association/Dynamo South Texas Academy: My Site News". www.eteamz.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Middlesbrough – Fans – Boro Brick Road – Boro Brick Road – Former Boro Trio On Road To Legends". 28 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 May 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
External links
- Gary Hamilton at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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