James Baird (born 25 May 1983) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He works as head coach for the British virgin islands women's national team.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 May 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Broxburn, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | British Virgin Islands national woman's team (Head Coach ) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–1999 | Livingston | ||
| 1999–2001 | Alloa Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Stenhousemuir | 0 | (0) |
| 2003 | TB | 4 | (0) |
| 2004 | Berwick Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Edinburgh United | 4 | (0) |
| 2007 | Tobago United | 25 | (0) |
| 2008 | MB | 25 | (0) |
| 2009 | AFC Totton | 5 | (0) |
| 2010 | North East Stars | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–13 | T & T Highlanders FC | 44 | (0) |
| 2014–15 | Galveston Pirate SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | Galveston County Rangers Football Club | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | Central F.C. | 12 | (0) |
| 2017–? | Snæfell/UDN | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Scotland U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2001 | Scotland U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | BVI U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | West Indies | 0 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008–09 | MB1905 Ladies (head coach) | ||
| 2011–12 | T & T Highlanders FC (coach) | ||
| 2013–14 | Navassa Island FA (technical director) | ||
| 2013–16 | West indies FA (technical director) | ||
| 2015–16 | Guaya United FC (technical director) | ||
| 2021– | Trinidad and Tobago women (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| 2023– | British virgin islands women (Head coach ) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
After moving between a number of Scottish clubs, including Alloa Athletic,[1] Faroese clubs and Trinidad and Tobago Professional Football League club Tobago United.[2] He moved to Iceland in May 2017 to sign with Snæfell/UDN.[3]
Baird made four appearances for Scotland U17 in 2001 and 2002.[citation needed]
Coaching career edit
Baird trained with the British Virgin Islands national team and played for the under 23's in a small local tournament but after eligibility problems, decided against representing the senior side.[4] There has been rumours of a return in 2016 for the Caribbean cup.[5] Baird is also the Technical Director and goalkeeper for the West Indies Football Association.[6]
All throughout Baird's career he has also coached whilst playing, as a young player helping out with his hometown club Broxburn Colts goalkeepers to working with Coerver as Gk coach.[citation needed] His first real coaching role was with MB1905 ladies team where he coached whilst playing for the club, The team did well getting promotion to the top woman's division.[citation needed] Baird has also coached T&T Highlanders, The West Indies National team and Guaya United in the Trinidad and Tobago Super league.
In summer 2021 Baird was appointed goalkeeper coach of the Trinidad and Tobago women's national team.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Alloa's summer ins and outs". BBC Sport. 4 August 2001. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ^ Bailey, Joel (20 September 2007). "Tobago, Rangers in last eight". Trinidad & Tobago's Newsday. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ^ "Scots goalkeeper who went from Hearts to Iceland via Trinidad and Faroes weighs up next adventure ... but dreams of Rangers call - Daily Record". 6 January 2018.
- ^ Exclusive interview: From Scottish winds to Caribbean beaches, the unique story of James Baird
- ^ "Trinidad and Tobago Highlanders FC". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ Former Central goalkeeper Baird talks up opportunity for T&T players after Iceland move
- ^ Alibey, Walter (31 July 2022). "Hood: Slap in the face for local coaches". Trinidad Guardian. Retrieved 28 April 2022.