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Andy Weir (footballer)
Andrew Best Weir (15 November 1937 – 1992) was a Scottish association football, footballer who played as a Midfielder#Winger, winger for Motherwell F.C., Motherwell and the Scotland national football team, Scotland national team. He earned a total of six Cap (sport), caps for Scotland and scored his only goal on his debut, a 3–2 win against West Germany national football team, West Germany in 1959. His final international appearance was against Turkey national football team, Turkey in 1960. Weir developed meningitis in 1961 which led to him being in a coma for five days in Ruchill Hospital, it was said that "only his high level of physical fitness helped him shake off the illness and survive". A back injury shortly afterwards led to the end of his career. Despite 10 years at Motherwell which saw him score 57 major competition goals in 272 games, Weir was not given a benefit match; however fans of the club held a dance in his name and presented him with a "thank you" cheque w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Paisley ( ; sco, Paisley, gd, Pàislig ) is a large town situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Located north of the Gleniffer Braes, the town borders the city of Glasgow to the east, and straddles the banks of the White Cart Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. Paisley serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area, and is the largest town in the historic county of the same name. It is often cited as "Scotland's largest town" and is the fifth largest settlement in the country, although it does not have city status. The town became prominent in the 12th century, with the establishment of Paisley Abbey, an important religious hub which formerly had control over other local churches. By the 19th century, Paisley was a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley shawl and the Paisley pattern. The town's associations with political radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, with striking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
