Gerry McCoy (born 24 December 1960) is a Scottish former

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, who played as a forward.

Career

He played for Queen's Park, Heart of Midlothian,

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, Partick Thistle, Falkirk,

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and Albion Rovers. He also played for the

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Under 16 team.

Partick Thistle

Gerry McCoy (age 23) made his debut appearance on Saturday, 10 March 1984, in a 2-1 win at home to Meadowbank Thistle in the SFL First Division. Gerry scored his first goal for Thistle on Saturday, 30 July 1988, in a 2-0 friendly win away to Alloa Athletic. He played his last game for the club on Saturday, 7 October 1989, in a 1-0 win at home to Falkirk in the SFL First Division, having appeared as a Jag on 60 occasions.

References

1960 births Living people Footballers from Glasgow Association football forwards Scottish footballers Queen's Park F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Berwick Rangers F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players Falkirk F.C. players Dumbarton F.C. players Clyde F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Glenafton Athletic F.C. players Scottish Football League players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1960s-stub