Colin Francis Douglas (9 September 1962) is a former Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward and right back for Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United. He is second in the list of players who have made the appearances in all competitions for Doncaster behind James Coppinger.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Colin Francis Douglas[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1962[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Hurlford, Scotland[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) |
Right-back[1] Centre-forward[1] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1977 | Kilmarnock Colts | ||
| 1977– | Ayr United | ||
| –1980 | Bellfield BC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1981 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 1981–1986 | Doncaster Rovers | 222 | (48) |
| 1986–1988 | Rotherham United | 83 | (4) |
| 1988–1993 | Doncaster Rovers | 192 | (5) |
| 1993–1994 | Bridlington Town | ||
| 1994–2000 | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| 2000–2002 | Hatfield Main | ||
| 2002– | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| –2000 | Armthorpe Welfare | ||
| 2000–2002 | Hatfield Main | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Youth edit
Douglas attended St Joseph's Academy in Kilmarnock.[4] He began as wing half playing for Kilmarnock Colts, then in February 1977 moving to Ayr United.[5] He was at Bellfield Boys Club before moving to Celtic in 1980.[6][7]
Celtic edit
His first senior club was Celtic, then managed by Billy McNeil. He only played one game for them on 6 October 1980 in the semi-final of the Glasgow Cup against Queen's Park where he scored his first senior goal in the 76th minute in a 2–0 victory.[8]
Doncaster Rovers (1st period) edit
In summer 1981 he was signed by manager Billy Bremner of Doncaster,[9] coming on as substitute to play his first match on 5 September in a 2–2 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate in Division 3.[10][11] He scored his first goal 10 days later in a 1–1 draw at Chesterfield in the League Cup.[10][12] As a 20-year-old, he went on to score 5 goals in 49 appearances that first season. In 1985, he was a member of the Rovers side that beat then high flying QPR in the third round of the FA Cup.[13] His time at the club ended after an incident on the team coach with manager Dave Cusack.[11]
Rotherham United edit
Initially on loan,[6] Douglas started up front for the Millers, then moved to playing full back following an injury.[11]
Doncaster Rovers (2nd period) edit
He was brought back to Doncaster in 1988 by manager Dave Mackay. "Duggie" was famed for his "never say die" attitude,[4][11] and was named player of the year for the 3rd time in 1991. He ended his career at Doncaster with a record of 468 appearances (444 starts) in all competitions.
Later career edit
He moved to Bridlington Town[7][14] who played their Northern Premier League Premier Division home games that season at Doncaster Rovers Belle Vue ground,[15] and then on to be player manager of Armthorpe Welfare and Hatfield Main before returning to Armthorpe as a player in July 2002.[16][17]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Colin Douglas". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Peter (20 August 1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. Queen Anne Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-3561435-4-5. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers: No sentiment in new deal for James Coppinger".
- ^ a b "Colin Douglas, Doncaster Rovers Legend". Donny online. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Trans77.doc – Scottish Football Historical Archive". Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Players who never played a game". Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Colin Douglas". Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Celtic player Colin Douglas details". fitbastats.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Doncaster Event" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2005. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Doncaster Rovers season 1981–82". Donny Mad. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Colin Douglas profile". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Can You Remember The First Time?". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "rovers v qpr '85". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Player Profile – Colin Douglas". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Club History". Bridlington Town AFC. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "BRODSWORTH BID FOR BENNETT". South Yorkshire Times. Archived from the original on 22 April 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "DOUGLAS BACK AT ARMTHORPE 15/07/2002". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
External links edit
- Colin Douglas at DoncasterRovers.co.uk