MacFarlane, Ian

Ian MacFarlane

Clubs played for: Aberdeen, Chelsea, Leicester City, (1956-1958).

Born: 1934

Birthplace: Lanark, Scotland

Position: Full-back

Biography: Was plucked from Aberdeen reserves and was a regular in the first team in his first season in English football. It was only a loss of form in his second season that resulted in his £9,000 sale to Leicester City. Later returned to Filbert Street to become assistant manager to both Frank McLintock and Jock Wallace. Also held the number two position at Middlesbrough, Man City and Sunderland before holding full charge at Carlisle. Later became chief scout at Leeds United. The scotsman is now back home and is now honorary president of Dunbarton FC.

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Macfarlane, Ian Lovely to meet and chat to you both at Torquay, Swinging 60's - hope we bump into you again you will remember us we were the 'dancers!!' Very nice couple, Mo says thanks for birthday card Rita & Maureen


Macfarlane, Ian I remember Ian McFarlane playing for Bellshill Academey in the school tourniments arranged at at the Brandon Park then home of Bellshill Athletic. Another fine member of that team was b Mulholland. Exciting days and great schoolteams and excellent crowds did attend.


Macfarlane, Ian Played for Bothwellhaugh Juveniles.


Macfarlane, Ian Ian MacFarlane invited me to my first football match when Man City played Middlesbrough in the League Cup semi final when I was just 7. He was visiting a friend in the hospital my mum worked at and gave my mum free tickets to the game.I celebrated the win with him in the managers office and I've been a blue ever since. Thanks Ian


Macfarlane, Ian Ian MacFarlane invited me to my first football match when Man City played Middlesbrough in the League Cup semi final when I was just 7. He was visiting a friend in the hospital my mum worked at and gave my mum free tickets to the game.I celebrated the win with him in the managers office and I've been a blue ever since. Thanks Ian