Ian Cameron
Encyclopedia
Ian Cameron is a Scottish
former footballer. He is currently coaching Partick Thistle Under-19s, having previously coached their Under-17 team.
after beating Dundee United in the Final
.
tie. First team opportunities were limited for him at Aberdeen, and he left in 1992, having made only 13 starts for the club in the League in three years.
, he joined Partick Thistle
, where he remained for four years. He later played for Hibernian, Raith Rovers, Clyde, Clydebank and Airdrieonians, before retiring in 2001 aged 35.
, in which he played, and later became a partner in a law firm. His daughter Kayleigh also became a footballer with Celtic Ladies
and Glasgow City
.
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. He is currently coaching Partick Thistle Under-19s, having previously coached their Under-17 team.
St. Mirren
Ian Cameron joined St. Mirren as an S-Form signing. In 1987, at the age of 21, he was part of the team who won the Scottish CupScottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
after beating Dundee United in the Final
1987 Scottish Cup Final
The 1987 Scottish Cup Final was played between St. Mirren and Dundee United at Hampden Park on 16 May 1987.Underdogs St Mirren won the game 1–0, with a goal by Ian Ferguson. It was their third Scottish Cup win in their 110 year history....
.
Aberdeen
He signed for Aberdeen in the summer of 1989 and made his debut against Albion Rovers in a Scottish League CupScottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
tie. First team opportunities were limited for him at Aberdeen, and he left in 1992, having made only 13 starts for the club in the League in three years.
Later career
Upon leaving PittodriePittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
, he joined Partick Thistle
Partick 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...
, where he remained for four years. He later played for Hibernian, Raith Rovers, Clyde, Clydebank and Airdrieonians, before retiring in 2001 aged 35.
After football
Ian Cameron sat his law exams on the morning of the 1987 Scottish Cup Final1987 Scottish Cup Final
The 1987 Scottish Cup Final was played between St. Mirren and Dundee United at Hampden Park on 16 May 1987.Underdogs St Mirren won the game 1–0, with a goal by Ian Ferguson. It was their third Scottish Cup win in their 110 year history....
, in which he played, and later became a partner in a law firm. His daughter Kayleigh also became a footballer with Celtic Ladies
Celtic L.F.C.
Celtic is a women's football team that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League. The team is affiliated with Celtic F.C. in Glasgow and use the club's training facilities and wear the club's colours.-History:...
and Glasgow City
Glasgow City L.F.C.
Glasgow City F.C. are a women's football football team based in Glasgow that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League. They have also competed in the UEFA Women's Cup and UEFA Women's Champions League...
.