Jackie McNamara, Sr.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John McNamara | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Central Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1973 | Cumbernauld United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1976 | Celtic | 21 | (1) |
| 1976–1985 | Hibernian | 236 | (2) |
| 1985–1988 | Greenock Morton | 57 | (2) |
| Total | 314 | (5) | |
| National team | |||
| 1980 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (1) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
John "Jackie" McNamara (born 19 September 1952 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish professional footballer who played for Cumbernauld United, Celtic, Hibernian and Greenock Morton. His son, Jackie McNamara, was also a professional footballer.
Career
McNamara started his professional career with Celtic; he was transferred to Hibernian during 1976 in exchange for Hibs legend Pat Stanton. The transfer was "roundly condemned" by the Hibs fans at the time,[1] but McNamara proved a great servant for Hibs, particularly when he moved into defence after the sale of John Blackley. McNamara played in over 200 league games for Hibs, and was awarded a testimonial match against Newcastle United in August 1984.[2]
McNamara was assistant manager to Jim Duffy at Hibernian during the late 1990s.[3] McNamara left the club after Duffy was sacked in February 1998, with the team bottom of the Scottish Premier Division and heading for relegation.[3]
References
- ↑ Mackay, pp221.
- ↑ Mackay, pp227.
- 1 2 "Chic Charnley slams old boss Alex McLeish over time at Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
- Mackay, John (1986). The Hibees. John Donald Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-85976-144-4.
- Player profile at Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database