George Stewart (footballer, born 1947)

George Stewart (born 29 August 1947 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Dundee and Hibernian. Born in Edinburgh, Stewart started his career with Tynecastle Boys Club, before signing for Dundee in 1964.[1] Stewart was part of the Dundee side that won the 1973 Scottish League Cup Final.[2]

George Stewart
Personal information
Full name George Stewart
Date of birth (1947-08-29) 29 August 1947 (age 77)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Tynecastle Boys Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1976 Dundee 199 (6)
1976–1981 Hibernian 109 (2)
1981 Cowdenbeath 13 (1)
Total 321 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He transferred to Hibernian in 1976, after Dundee were relegated from the Scottish Premier Division.[1] Stewart played in over 100 league matches for Hibs, and played in the twice-replayed 1979 Scottish Cup Final. Stewart had helped Hibs reach that final by scoring one of the goals against Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts in the quarter-final.[1] Stewart left Hibs in 1981 to sign for Cowdenbeath, but at the end of the season he joined Dunfermline as a coach. He then returned to Hibs as an assistant to Pat Stanton.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Jeffrey, pp158-159.
  2. ^ "Caught in Time: Dundee win the League Cup, December 1973". The Sunday Times. 23 January 2005.[dead link]
  3. ^ Mackay, pp238.
  • Jeffrey, Jim (2005). The Men Who Made Hibernian F.C. since 1946. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3091-2.
  • Mackay, John (1986). The Hibees. John Donald Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-85976-144-4.
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  • George Stewart at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database