David Cairns (born 9 February 1951) is a Scottish retired footballer who made over 140 appearances in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath as a left back.[1][2][3] He also played for Brechin City, Berwick Rangers, Forfar Athletic, Raith Rovers and East Fife.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Cairns[1] | ||
Date of birth | 9 February 1951 | ||
Place of birth | St Andrews, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Left back | ||
Youth career | |||
Greig Park Rangers | |||
Methil Star Colts | |||
–1967 | Bowhill Youth Club | ||
1967–1969 | Rangers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1969 | St Johnstone | 0 | (0) |
1969–1970 | Shrewsbury Town | 0 | (0) |
1970 | Forfar Athletic | 21 | (1) |
1970–1975 | Cowdenbeath | 143 | (5) |
1975–1976 | Raith Rovers | 18 | (0) |
1976–1977 | Berwick Rangers | 32 | (1) |
1977–1979 | Brechin City | 38 | (4) |
1979–1980 | Leven | ||
1980–1982 | East Fife | 16 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1979–1980 | Leven (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career statistics
editClub | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Forfar Athletic | 1969–70[4] | Scottish Second Division | 12 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
1970–71[4] | Scottish Second Division | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
Total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
Berwick Rangers | 1976–77[5] | Scottish Second Division | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
Career total | 53 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 2 |
Honours
editCowdenbeath
Individual
- Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Hosie, Rab. "Scottish League appearance records – C". Scottish Football Historical Archive. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Dave Cairns". Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ a b Davie Cairns at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ a b "Forfar Athletic Player David Cairns Details". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "1976/77: Smith's Arrival". www.berwickrangersfc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Davie Cairns". lochgelly3.tripod.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.