Scott Andrew Kopel (born 25 February 1970 in
Blackburn) is a Scottish
footballer
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who plays as a
defender.
Kopel, son of former
Manchester United
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,
Blackburn Rovers and
Dundee United player
Frank, began his career with Dundee United but made just one appearance, playing as a right-back in the 2–2 draw at home to
Icelandic side
FH in the
1990-91 UEFA Cup first round. Kopel failed to appear in another matchday squad and played a game for
Chesterfield
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on a non-contract basis before joining
Brechin City
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in 1993. Playing just four league matches for Brechin, Kopel moved on to
Forfar Athletic
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and became more of a regular, playing nearly forty league games in two seasons, scoring seven goals. Following his departure in 1995, Kopel moved to
junior side Dundee St Joseph's and later played in the 2001
Scottish Junior Cup Final for
Carnoustie Panmure
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History
Formed in 1936, they are nicknamed ''the Gowfers'' due to the town's well-established links to the ...
.
Kopel was appointed assistant manager at
Montrose in January 2006 but left the club by the end of the season.
References
External links
Independent profile
1970 births
Brechin City F.C. players
Carnoustie Panmure F.C. players
Chesterfield F.C. players
Dundee United F.C. players
English men's footballers
Forfar Athletic F.C. players
Living people
Scottish Football League players
English Football League players
Men's association football midfielders
Sportspeople from Blackburn
English people of Scottish descent
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