Full name Peter Weir 1981–88 Aberdeen Name Peter Weir | Years Team Role Footballer 1978–81 St. Mirren | |
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Date of birth (1958-01-18) 18 January 1958 (age 57) | ||
Place of birth Johnstone, Scotland | ||
Peter Russell Weir (born 18 January 1958) is a Scottish former footballer, best known for his time with Aberdeen.
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Playing career
Having been a supporter of Aberdeen as a boy, Peter joined the club from St Mirren in 1981 for £300,000 plus Ian Scanlon, which was then a club record. He made 238 appearances (17 as substitute) and scored 38 goals whilst with the Dons and was capped by Scotland on six occasions. He left the Dons to move across the border to sign for Leicester City for £80,000. Upon leaving Leicester, he returned to St Mirren and later played for Ayr United.
Later career
Weir has returned to Aberdeen again in its Youth system set-up.
References
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