Colin McNair
Colin John McNair (born 20 March 1969) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Falkirk, Motherwell and Dumbarton.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Colin John McNair | ||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre Half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bishopbriggs BC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1990 | Falkirk | 46 | (4) |
| 1989–1990 | Motherwell | 1 | (1) |
| 1990–1992 | Dumbarton[1] | 26 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
McNair had a 25-year struggle with drug addiction, that led him to lose his career, home and spend time in prison. He later volunteered with Hamilton Academical to help people in similar situations.[3][4][5]
References
- McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- "Colin McNair: 'I blew being a top footballer for drugs'". BBC News. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- "Former professional footballer consumed over 558 litres of methadone". Daily Record. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- "Footballer's [sic] fight with drugs impresses Judge". Herald Scotland. 18 August 1993. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
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