Colin McGlashan
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Colin McGlashan is a former Scottish
football striker
.
at the start of the 1982-83
season, where he stayed for 18 months and scored one goal in 11 league appearances.
midway through the 1983-84
season, where he stayed for 6 months and scored one goal in 16 league appearances.
at the start of the 1984-85
season, where he stayed for 2 years and scored 27 goals in 60 league appearances.
at the start of the 1986-87
season, where he stayed for 4 years and scored 48 goals in 140 league appearances. McGlashan was a cult hero with the Bully Wee supporters and a fans favourite.
at the start of the 1990-91
season, where he stayed for 3 years and scored 30 goals in 103 league appearances. The Clyde supporters branded McGlashan a Judas
for joining the Firhill
club at that time.
at the start of the 1993-94
season, where he stayed for 1 year and scored 3 goals in 36 league appearances.
at the start of the 1994-95
season, where he stayed for 4 years and scored 67 goals in 141 league appearances.
at the start of the 1998-99
season, where he stayed for 3 years and scored 33 goals in 88 league appearances.
, who he signed for at the start of the 2001-02
season, where he stayed for 3 years and did not score any league goals in the 14 league matches that he played in. McGlashan retired at the end of the 2003-04
season at the age of 40.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
.
Dundee
McGlashan signed for DundeeDundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
at the start of the 1982-83
1982-83 in Scottish football
The 1982–83 season was the 86th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:In a tightly fought contest Dundee United win their first and only title this season. The league remains undecided until the last day of the season with Aberdeen, Celtic and Dundee United in contention...
season, where he stayed for 18 months and scored one goal in 11 league appearances.
Dunfermline Athletic
McGlashan signed for Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
midway through the 1983-84
1983-84 in Scottish football
The 1983–84 season was the 87th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier Division:Champions: AberdeenRelegated: St...
season, where he stayed for 6 months and scored one goal in 16 league appearances.
Cowdenbeath
McGlashan signed for CowdenbeathCowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
at the start of the 1984-85
1984-85 in Scottish football
The 1984–85 season was the 88th season of competitive football in Scotland. This is the last time a non Old Firm club has won the Scottish Premier title.-Scottish Premier Division:Champions: AberdeenRelegated: Dumbarton, Morton....
season, where he stayed for 2 years and scored 27 goals in 60 league appearances.
Clyde
McGlashan signed for ClydeClyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
at the start of the 1986-87
1986-87 in Scottish football
The 1986–87 season was the 90th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Notable events:In the first full season under the management of player-manager Graeme Souness, Rangers won their first league title since 1978, and also won the League Cup....
season, where he stayed for 4 years and scored 48 goals in 140 league appearances. McGlashan was a cult hero with the Bully Wee supporters and a fans favourite.
Partick Thistle
McGlashan signed for Clyde's fiercest rivals Partick ThistlePartick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
at the start of the 1990-91
1990-91 in Scottish football
The 1990–91 season was the 94th season of competitive football in Scotland. It was notable for the fact that there was a last day title decider at Ibrox between Rangers and Aberdeen. Both teams went into the match level on points and goal difference, but Rangers needed to win the match...
season, where he stayed for 3 years and scored 30 goals in 103 league appearances. The Clyde supporters branded McGlashan a Judas
Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus to the hands of the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver.-Etymology:...
for joining the Firhill
Firhill Stadium
Firhill Stadium or Firhill Arena is a football, rugby union and rugby league stadium located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. As of 2010 it is the home ground of football club Partick Thistle F.C...
club at that time.
Ayr United
McGlashan signed for Ayr UnitedAyr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
at the start of the 1993-94
1993-94 in Scottish football
The 1993–94 season was the 97th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season saw several teams relegated from the 1st and 2nd divisions in preparation for the introduction of a 3rd division the following season.-Notable events:...
season, where he stayed for 1 year and scored 3 goals in 36 league appearances.
Montrose
McGlashan signed for MontroseMontrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
at the start of the 1994-95
1994-95 in Scottish football
The 1994–95 season was the 98th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen the re-introduction of the Scottish 3rd division, after an absence of 26 years, and also the introduction of three points for a win being awarded instead of just two.-Notable events:*Raith Rovers...
season, where he stayed for 4 years and scored 67 goals in 141 league appearances.
Arbroath
McGlashan signed for Montrose's arch rivals ArbroathArbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
at the start of the 1998-99
1998-99 in Scottish football
The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were...
season, where he stayed for 3 years and scored 33 goals in 88 league appearances.
Elgin City
McGlashan's final professional club was Elgin CityElgin City F.C.
Elgin City Football Club are a semi-professional football team based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Third Division....
, who he signed for at the start of the 2001-02
2001-02 in Scottish football
The 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title....
season, where he stayed for 3 years and did not score any league goals in the 14 league matches that he played in. McGlashan retired at the end of the 2003-04
2003-04 in Scottish football
The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA...
season at the age of 40.