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]

Derek O'Connor
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-01-08) 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)
1982Berwick 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

  1. "Derek O'Connor". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  • Derek O'Connor at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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