1967–1977 Airdrieonians Height 1.88 m | Role Football player Years Team Name Derek Whiteford Date of death 2002 | |
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Date of birth (1947-05-13)13 May 1947 | ||
Derek Whiteford (born 13 May 1947 in Salsburgh) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played for Hibernian, Airdrie, Dumbarton and Falkirk.
Whiteford started his senior career with Hibernian, but was soon given a free transfer. He signed for Airdrie and served the club with distinction, making over 400 appearances, including the 1975 Scottish Cup Final.
After retiring as a player, he managed Albion Rovers, Dumbarton and then Airdrie. Whiteford resigned as Airdrie manager in 1987 because he lost enjoyment for the game, and decided to concentrate on his then principal career as a physical education teacher.
Whiteford died in 2002, aged 54.
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