Mickey Weir
Mickey Weir (born 16 January 1966) is a Scottish former footballer, who played mainly for Hibernian as a winger. He was part of the Hibernian side that won the 1991 Scottish League Cup.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Graham Weir[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1987 | Hibernian | 48 | (5) |
| 1987 | Luton Town | 8 | (0) |
| 1987–1996 | Hibernian | 158 | (25) |
| 1996 | → Millwall (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | Motherwell | 23 | (6) |
| Total | 245 | (36) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Weir signed for Hibernian from Portobello Thistle as a teenager.[2] His role as an apprentice involved football training, but also maintenance of Easter Road, such as sweeping and painting.[2]
Weir remained at Hibs until 1987, when he signed for Luton Town. He returned to Easter Road after only a few months and just eight appearances for the Hatters. He played a key role in Hibs' 1991 League Cup win against Dunfermline,[2] winning the penalty kick that opened the scoring in the Final. He left in 1996 for a brief spell on loan to Millwall, before ending his playing career at Motherwell,[2] where he also coached. Weir also had a spell coaching Cowdenbeath, but he was forced to retire from the game due to injury.[2]
References
- "Mickey Weir". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Dick, Sandra (7 April 2009). "Hibs legend Mickey Weir winning his biggest battle yet". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 8 September 2010.