Ernie Copland

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Ernie Copland was a Scottish footballer who played for Raith Rovers.

Ernie Copland played 220 times for the Kirkcaldy side between 1951-52 and 57-58, scoring 135 times.

Ernie Copland was recognised internationally when he was given a Scottish League cap in 1957 against the English League. Although selected for the 22 man squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup, the Scottish Football Association only budgeted to take 13 players (including only one goalkeeper) to the finals in Switzerland. Copland was one of the players who stayed at home on reserve with the likes of Bobby Combe and Jimmy Binning. Inside forward George Hamilton was also on reserve but travelled after Bobby Johnstone withdrew through injury.

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