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1997 Scottish Claymores season

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Head coach
  
Jim Criner

Home field
  
Murrayfield Stadium

Division place
  
3rd

General manager
  
Mike Keller

Record
  
5–5

Playoff finish
  
did not qualify

The 1997 Scottish Claymores season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his third year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses.

General manager Mike Keller resigned at the end of the season, wanting to pursue opportunities in the United States.

Awards

After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media. Overall, Scotland had five players selected. The selections were:

  • George Coghill, safety
  • Scott Couper, offensive national player
  • Wayne Lammle, punter
  • Jason Simmons, defensive end
  • Siran Stacy, running back
  • Additionally, Simmons was selected defensive MVP by the six World League head coaches.

    References

    1997 Scottish Claymores season Wikipedia


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