Grant Johnson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Ian Grant Johnson is a Scottish
former footballer who is currently a coach for Brechin City
. He played as a midfielder
before finishing his playing career in 2007 and works full-time in law.
until his mid-twenties, making over eighty appearances for The Terrors. He played eight games for United in 1996-97
, which would be his final full season at Tannadice
. In November 1997, he signed for Huddersfield Town
, where he would spend the next three seasons. In August 2000, he had a month with Clydebank
, then moved to Alloa Athletic
for the remainder of the 2000-01 season
. Two seasons at Montrose
followed, before his move to Brechin City
in 2003. He left the club in August 2007, returning a year later in a coaching role.
Away from football, Johnson has completed a law degree and is now employed by Dundee law firm Thorntons.
Grant also had his first year in 2008/09 as a tutor in Private Client Law to students at the University of Dundee.
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...
former footballer who is currently a coach for Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
. He played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
before finishing his playing career in 2007 and works full-time in law.
Career
Johnson played for Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
until his mid-twenties, making over eighty appearances for The Terrors. He played eight games for United in 1996-97
Dundee United FC Season 1996-97
The 1996–97 season was the 85th year of football played by Dundee United, and covered the period from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997. United finished in third place in the league following their promotion from the First Division and qualified for the UEFA Cup in the process...
, which would be his final full season at Tannadice
Tannadice Park
Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium located on Tannadice Street in the Scottish city of Dundee. The stadium is home of Dundee United F.C. and has a capacity of 14,209.-Early days :...
. In November 1997, he signed for Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, where he would spend the next three seasons. In August 2000, he had a month with Clydebank
Clydebank F.C.
Clydebank Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, near Yoker. The present club, formed in 2003, is a member of the Scottish Junior Football Association, and currently plays in West Super League Premier Division...
, then moved to Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
for the remainder of the 2000-01 season
2000-01 in Scottish football
The 2000–01 season was the 104th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2000–01 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic, 15 points clear of Rangers who finished second. Both teams earned a place in the UEFA Champions League. Hibernian and Kilmarnock...
. Two seasons at Montrose
Montrose 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 :...
followed, before his move to Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
in 2003. He left the club in August 2007, returning a year later in a coaching role.
Away from football, Johnson has completed a law degree and is now employed by Dundee law firm Thorntons.
Grant also had his first year in 2008/09 as a tutor in Private Client Law to students at the University of Dundee.
See also
- Dundee United F.C. season 1995-96
- Dundee United F.C. season 1996-97