Derek O'Connor (footballer, born 1955)
Derek O'Connor (born 8 January 1955) is a Scottish footballer, who played as a forward for several Scottish clubs, including St Johnstone and Heart of Midlothian.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 January 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Edinburgh Albion | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1976 | East Fife | 61 | (17) |
| 1976–1979 | St Johnstone | 62 | (23) |
| 1979–1984 | Heart of Midlothian | 127 | (47) |
| 1982 | → Berwick Rangers (loan) | 10 | (6) |
| 1984 | → Meadowbank Thistle (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 1984–1985 | Dunfermline Athletic | 9 | (1) |
| 1985 | Brechin City | 7 | (1) |
| 1985–1987 | Berwick Rangers | 45 | (12) |
| 1987–1989 | Broxburn Athletic | ||
| 1989–1990 | Penicuik Athletic | ||
| Total | 327 | (108) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
O'Connor lives in Edinburgh with his wife Karen (married November 1974) has two daughters, Ashley (born 1981) and Jenna (born 1984) and six grandchildren.
References
- "Derek O'Connor". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
External links
- Derek O'Connor at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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