Colin Grant (born 21 July 1944) is a Scottish former professional

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who played as a

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Playing career

Born in

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and raised in Bo'ness, in 1963, Grant signed for Linlithgow Rose. After a season at the club, in which he scored 55 goals, Grant was signed by

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for Hibernian. On 21 February 1966, Grant made his debut for Hibs in a 2–1 defeat against

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Heart of Midlothian in the

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in the

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in November 1968. Following his departure from Hibs, Grant moved to England, signing for Chelmsford City. Whilst at Chelmsford, Grant was employed by the

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. After four years at Chelmsford, during which he scored 62 goals in 118 appearances in all competitions, Grant returned to Scotland, signing for Highland League club Peterhead, taking up a promotion at the Marconi Company in Scotland in the process.

Managerial career

In 1976, whilst still a player, Grant was appointed as Peterhead's first ever manager, after a selection committee was in charge of team affairs. Grant remained as manager until 1980. During the 1980s, whilst living in

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, Grant managed Ellon United. In 2004, Grant joined

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as head of academy scouting. During his time at Aberdeen, the likes of Scott McKenna,

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and Calvin Ramsay were signed by the club. In 2014, Grant stepped down from his role at the club.

References

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