Full name Christopher McCart 1997–1999 Falkirk 1985–1997 Motherwell Bellside Height 1.88 m | Years Team Role Footballer Name Chris McCart | |
Date of birth (1967-04-17) 17 April 1967 (age 48) | ||
Place of birth Baillieston, Scotland |
Celtic FC - #KaramokoSigns: Exclusive Interview with Chris McCart
Christopher 'Chris' McCart (born 17 April 1967 in Baillieston) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a defender.
Contents
- Celtic FC KaramokoSigns Exclusive Interview with Chris McCart
- Playing career
- Coaching career
- Personal life
- Club
- References
Playing career
McCart started his career at Motherwell where he was voted player of the year in 1991. McCart spent the next twelve seasons with the Fir Park before a short spell with Falkirk. In 1990–91, McCart was part of Motherwell's Scottish Cup-winning side, while also winning the Scottish Challenge Cup with Falkirk in 1997–98.
Coaching career
After retiring from playing, McCart held a youth coaching role at former club Motherwell before joining Celtic as head of youth development in June 2008 following the death of Tommy Burns.
On 11 September 2008, McCart played for a Motherwell side in Dougie Arnott's belated testimonial match against an Old Firm select.
Personal life
His son Jamie McCart is also a footballer and a defender, who began his career as an academy player at Celtic.