This is a list of Scottish football (soccer) families. ;Families included on the list must have: # at least, one member of the family is capped by a national team on the senior level or an important person in the game of football (e.g., notable coaches, referees, club chairmen, etc.) # a second member must be a professional player or capped by a national team on the U-17 level or above. The most senior family member is listed first.

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* Charlie Adam Sr.,

Charlie Adam Charles Graham Adam (born 10 December 1985) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the set-piece coach at Everton. Prior to that, he was the manager of club Fleetwood Town. Adam started hi ...

(son),

Grant Adam Grant Adam (born 16 April 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dundee North End. He has previously played for Rangers, St Mirren, Cowdenbeath, Airdrieonians, Greenock Morton, Forfar Athletic and Dumbarton. A ...

(son) * David Anderson,

Harry Anderson Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, comedian and magician. He is best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom ''Night Court'' (1984–1992). He later played Dave Barry on the C ...

(brother)

B

* Gerry Baker,

Joe Baker Joseph Henry Baker (17 August 1940 – 6 October 2003) was an England international footballer who played at club level for Hibernian, Torino, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Raith Rovers. At the age of 26 he achieved the feat ...

(brother),

Ryan Strain Ryan Strain (born 2 April 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as a right back who plays for club Dundee United. Born in England, he plays for the Australia national team. Club career Adelaide United On 22 September 2017, Strain ...

(grandson)The Baker brothers were raised in Scotland but born in other countries, and were only eligible to represent those at the time. *

Eamonn Bannon Eamonn John Bannon (born 18 April 1958) is a Scottish former international footballer who played in midfield. His most successful seasons were with Dundee United where he won two league cups and the 1983 League Championship. Numerous runs with ...

, Paul Telfer (nephew) * Barney Battles, Sr., Barney Battles, Jr. * Bobby Baxter Sr, Bobby Baxter Jr (son) *

Jim Baxter James Curran Baxter (29 September 1939 – 14 April 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half. He is generally regarded as one of the country's greatest ever players. He was born, educated and started his career ...

George Kinnell George Kinnell (22 December 1937 – 16 October 2021) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Middlesbrough, Oldham Athletic, Sunderland and Stoke City. Career Born in Cowdenbeath, Kinnell started his career in Scotlan ...

(second cousin),

Andy Kinnell Andrew Kinnell (born 14 February 1947) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who played as a central midfielder, making 230 appearances in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath. He also played league football for St Johnstone. Honours ...

(second cousin), Ian Dair (brother-in-law),

Jason Dair Jason Dair (born 15 June 1974) is a Scottish football coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder or full-back now the manager of Dundonald Bluebell. Dair had a spell as caretaker manager at Cowdenbeath, after former manag ...

(nephew), Lee Dair (nephew)Denholms of Hill of Beath – The start of a Football Dynasty
RootsChat, 3 May 2013 * Jack Bell,Jack Bell's great-grandson Tom Smith played international rugby union for

Scotland Scotland is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjac ...

. Laurie Bell (brother)Union Jack
Rob Sawyer, Everton FC Heritage Society, 8 May 2020 *

Alec Bennett Alec Bennett (1897–1973) was an Irish-Canadian motorcycle racer famous for motorcycle Grand Prix wins and five career wins at the Isle of Man TT races. Biography A native of Craigantlet in Ireland's County Down, Bennett emigrated with his ...

,Alec Bennett's grandson

Sandy Carmichael Alexander Bennett Carmichael MBE (2 February 1944 – 27 October 2021) was a Scottish rugby union international forward. The first player to earn 50 caps for Scotland,Jack Davidson'Obituary: Sandy Carmichael, Rugby player who was first Scot t ...

played international rugby union for Scotland. James Bennett (brother) *

Peter Bennie Peter Bennie (10 June 1899 – 3 January 1981) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right. Born in Slamannan but raised in Larkhall, Bennie began his Scottish Football League career in 1920 with Albion Rovers, wher ...

Bob Bennie Robert Hunter Brown Bennie (27 March 1900 – 27 July 1972) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half. Bennie was capped three times by the Scotland national team between 1925 and 1926, while playing club football for Airdrieonians ...

(brother), John Bennie (brother),

(son),

(nephew) * William Berry,

Davidson Berry Davidson Berry (27 May 1875 – 26 November 1952) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park and the Scotland national team. Berry, an inside left / outside left, joined Queen's Park as a teenager in 1891. Aged just 18, he won his ...

(brother) *

Jim Bett James Bett (born 25 November 1959) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in central or left midfield. He played with Aberdeen for nine seasons and had shorter spells at other clubs in Belgium, Iceland and Scotland. He earned 26 ...

, Baldur Bett (son),

Calum Bett Calum Þór Bett (born 3 October 1981) is an Icelandic retired footballer who last played for HK. He is the son of a Scottish father, Jim Bett, and an Icelandic mother, and he is also the brother of Baldur Bett. He formerly played for Aberde ...

(son) * Ian Black Sr., Ian Black Jr. (son) *

Bob Blyth Robert Fleming Blyth (16 October 1869 – 7 February 1941) was a Scottish footballer and manager for Portsmouth from 1901 to 1904. Football career Blyth was born in Glenbuck, and was a member of the Glenbuck Cherrypickers, playing alongside mem ...

, William Blyth (brother), Robert Blyth (son), Alec Shankly (nephew), Jimmy Shankly (nephew), John Shankly (nephew),

Bob Shankly Robert Fleming Blyth Shankly (25 February 1910 – 5 May 1982) was a Scottish professional football player and manager. He was an elder brother of Bill Shankly, the former Liverpool manager. Shankly is considered one of Dundee's greatest manage ...

(nephew),

Bill Shankly William Shankly (2 September 1913 – 29 September 1981) was a Scottish association football, football player and Manager (association football), manager who is best known for his time as manager of Liverpool F.C., Liverpool. Shankly brought su ...

(nephew) *

Andy Bowman Andrew Bowman (7 March 1934 – 2 March 2009) was a Scottish association football, footballer who played most of his career with Heart of Midlothian F.C., Hearts. He played as a wing half. Playing career Bowman played for the Scotland national ...

, Dave Bowman (son) *

Rachael Boyle Rachael Boyle (née Small; born 20 December 1991) is a Scottish international footballer who currently plays as midfielder for Hibernian in the Scottish Women's Premier League. Career Boyle grew up in Aberdeen and represented Scotland at schoo ...

(née Small),

Martin Boyle Martin Callie Boyle (born 25 April 1993) is a professional association football player who plays for club Hibernian. Born in Scotland, he represents the Australia national team. He is a right sided winger who is also capable of playing as a ...

(husband) * James Brandon, Tom Brandon (brother), Harry Brandon (cousin), Tom Brandon Jr (nephew / son of Tom) *

Des Bremner Desmond George Bremner (born 7 September 1952) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder. He made more than 600 league appearances for clubs in both Scotland and England, was a member of Aston Villa's European Cup-winning team of ...

Kevin Bremner Kevin Johnston Bremner (born 7 October 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He made nearly 450 appearances in the English and Scottish Football Leagues, representing ten different clubs. Football career B ...

(brother) * Hutton Bremner, Gordon Bremner (brother) *

Frank Brogan Frank T. Brogan (born September 6, 1953) is an American educator and the former Assistant Secretary of Education (Elementary and Secondary Education). He succeeded Deborah S. Delisle. He is the former Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System ...

, Jim Brogan (brother) * Craig Brown,

Jock Brown John Winton Brown (born in May 1946) is a Scottish football commentator. He also served as general manager of Scottish club Celtic from 1997 to 1998. Early life Brown was born in Kilmarnock in May 1946. He is the younger brother of former Scotl ...

(brother) * Brown (2): see Lambie * John Browning Sr, John Browning Jr. (son) *

John Brownlie John Brownlie (born 11 March 1952) is a Scottish former football player and coach, currently assistant manager of East Stirlingshire. Brownlie played as a right back for Pumpherston Juniors, Hibernian, Newcastle United, Middlesbrough, Hart ...

, Paul Brownlie (son) * Daniel Bruce, Walter Bruce (brother)Senior Football Players from the Vale of Leven in the 20th Century
The Vale of Leven *

Martin Buchan Martin McLean Buchan (born 6 March 1949) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Born in Aberdeen, he played for Aberdeen, Manchester United and Oldham Athletic. He also played in 34 international matches for ...

, George Buchan (brother), Jamie Buchan (son) *

Campbell Forsyth Robert Campbell Forsyth (5 May 193415 November 2020) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for St Mirren, Kilmarnock and Southampton. He also made four international appearances for Scotland, all in 1964. Football career Earl ...

, Stuart Burgess (son),

Cameron Burgess Cameron Robert Burgess (born 21 October 1995) is a professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for club Ipswich Town. He will join club Swansea City on 1 July 2025. Born in Scotland, he represents the Australia men's national soccer ...

(grandson) *

George Burley George Elder Burley (born 3 June 1956) is a Scottish former football player and manager. He had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player, making 628 league appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps. His most successful spell came whi ...

Craig Burley Craig William Burley (born 24 September 1971) is a Scottish former professional footballer and sports television pundit and co-commentator for ESPN. As a player he was a midfielder from 1989 until 2004, notably playing in the Premier League for ...

(nephew) *

Matt Busby Sir Alexander Matthew Busby (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994) was a Scottish football player and manager, who managed Manchester United between 1945 and 1969 and again for the second half of the 1970–71 season. He was the first manager of an E ...

Don Gibson Donald Eugene Gibson (April 3, 1928 – November 17, 2003) was an American songwriter and country musician. A Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Gibson wrote such country standards as " Sweet Dreams" and " I Can't Stop Loving You", and enjo ...

(son-in-law) *

Terry Butcher Terry Ian Butcher (born 28 December 1958) is an English football manager and former player. During his playing career as a defender, Butcher captained the England national team, winning 77 caps in a ten-year international career that feature ...

Pat Nevin Patrick Kevin Francis Michael Nevin (born 6 September 1963) is a Scottish former professional association football, footballer who played as a winger (association football), winger. In a twenty-year career, he appeared for Clyde F.C., Clyde, Che ...

(cousin)

C

* Steve Cadden,

Chris Cadden Christopher Cadden (born 19 September 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Hibernian. Cadden, who is a product of the Motherwell Academy, made his first full international appearance for Scotland in M ...

(son),

Nicky Cadden Nicholas Cadden (born 19 September 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Hibernian. Cadden has previously played for Airdrieonians, Livingston, Ayr United, Greenock Morton and Barnsley. He is the twin brothe ...

(son, twin brother of Chris) *

Paul Caddis Paul McLean Caddis (born 19 April 1988) is a Scottish Football coach (association football), football coach and former professional association football, footballer who is manager of National League North side Hereford F.C., Hereford. Caddis pla ...

Liam Caddis Liam Caddis (born 20 September 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Craigmark Burntonians, on loan from Darvel. Caddis has previously played for St Johnstone, Arbroath, Cowdenbeath, Alloa Athletic, Ardross ...

(brother) *

Colin Calder Colin Bain Calder (16 April 1860 – 25 January 1907) was a Scottish immigrant to Argentina regarded as one of the founders (and then first president) of Rosario Central, C.A. Rosario Central.David Calderhead Sr., David Calderhead Jr. (son) *

Steven Caldwell Steven Caldwell (born 12 September 1980) is a Scottish former footballer, coach, and executive. Playing as a defender, mostly as a centre back, Caldwell won 12 caps for the Scotland national team and has played over 300 league matches in his ...

Gary Caldwell Gary Caldwell (born 12 April 1982) is a Scottish former professional footballer and coach who is the manager of Exeter City. Caldwell played for Newcastle United, Darlington, Coventry City, Derby County, Hibernian, Celtic, Wigan Athletic an ...

(brother) * Callaghan: see Flannigan * Dick Campbell, Ian Campbell (twin brother), Iain Campbell (son) * John Capaldi,

Tony Capaldi Anthony Charles Capaldi (born 12 August 1981) is a former footballer who made nearly 250 appearances in the Football League and is a Northern Ireland former international. Born in Porsgrunn, Norway, Capaldi won 22 caps for Northern Ireland at f ...

(son) *

David Chalmers David John Chalmers (; born 20 April 1966) is an Australian philosopher and cognitive scientist, specializing in philosophy of mind and philosophy of language. He is a professor of philosophy and neural science at New York University, as well ...

Stevie Chalmers Thomas Stephen Chalmers (26 December 1935 – 29 April 2019) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-forward and spent the majority of his career with Celtic. He is the club's fifth-highest goalscorer with 236 goals and is cons ...

(son), Paul Chalmers (grandson) * Jack Chaplin, George Chaplin (brother), Alex Chaplin (brother) * Charlie Christie,

Ryan Christie Ryan Christie (born 22 February 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Premier League club Bournemouth and the Scotland national team. Christie began his career with Inverness Caledonian Thistle b ...

(son) * Robert Christie, Alex Christie (brother) * John Clark, Martin Clark (son) * Paul Clarke,

Steve Clarke Stephen Clarke (born 29 August 1963) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of the Scotland national team. Clarke played for St Mirren, Chelsea and the Scotland national team, winning three majo ...

(brother) * William Collier,

Jock Collier John C. Collier (1 February 1897 – 28 December 1940) was a Scottish footballer and manager. Career Born in Dysart, Fife, Collier played for Inverkeithing Juniors and had trials for the Scottish Junior international team. He signed for Rait ...

(brother) *

Donald Colman Donald Cameron Cunningham (14 August 1878 – 4 October 1942), known as Donald Colman, was a Scottish football player and coach (or trainer) in the early years of the 20th century, most notably for Aberdeen. His career in senior football did n ...

Rachel Corsie Rachel Louise Corsie (born 17 August 1989) is a Scottish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender. She is the captain of the Scotland women's national football team, Scotland national ...

(great-granddaughter) * James Comrie, George Comrie (brother),

John Comrie John Dixon Comrie (28 February 1875 – 2 October 1939) was a Scottish physician, historian of medicine, and the editor of the first edition of ''Black's Medical Dictionary''. Biography Comrie studied at George Watson's College and the Univers ...

(cousin), Malcolm Comrie (nephew) * Alfie Conn Sr.,

Alfie Conn Jr. Alfred James Conn (born 5 April 1952) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who was the first post-World War II player to play for both Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic. Background Conn is the son of the footballer Alfie Conn Sr., ...

(son) * Mike Conroy Sr., Mike Conroy Jr. (son) * Doug Considine, Andy Considine (son) *

Neale Cooper Neale James Cooper (24 November 1963 – 28 May 2018) was a Scottish football player and coach. He played as a midfielder during the 1980s and 1990s, most prominently for the Aberdeen team managed by Alex Ferguson, and later played for Aston V ...

, Alex Cooper (son) * James Cowan,

John Cowan John Cowan (born August 24, 1953) is an American progressive bluegrass vocalist and bass guitar player. He was the lead vocalist and bass player for the New Grass Revival. Cowan became the band's bassist in 1972 after the departure of original ...

(brother) * Don Cowie, Shelley Grant (wife – also twin sister of Suzanne Grant, below) *

Sammy Cox Samuel Richmond Cox (13 April 1924 – 2 August 2015) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park, Third Lanark, Dundee, Rangers, East Fife, Scotland and the Scottish League XI. Career Club Cox was born in Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland ...

, Jackie Cox (cousin)The Game of My Life
Craig Brown, Kings Road Publishing, 2013, * Joe Craig, Steven Craig (son) *

Paddy Crerand Patrick Timothy Crerand (born 19 February 1939) is a Scottish former Association football, footballer who played as a Wing half, right half. After six years at Celtic F.C., Celtic, he moved to Manchester United F.C., Manchester United, where he ...

, Charlie Gallagher * Willie Cringan, Peter Nellies (brother-in-law), Robert Cringan (brother),

Jimmy Cringan James Anderson Cringan (16 December 1904 – 1972) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played 285 games in all competitions for Birmingham, including 261 Football League First Division games and an appearance at W ...

(brother) * John Cross,

Willie Cross William Cross (17 June 1883 – 12 April 1949) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside forward in the Scottish League for Third Lanark and Port Glasgow Athletic. He also played for Southern League clubs Brentford and Q ...

(brother) * Andy Cunningham, William Cunningham (brother) * Willie Cunningham, Jimmy Baxter (cousin)

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Kenny Dalglish Sir Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (born 4 March 1951) is a Scottish former association football, football player and manager (association football), manager. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time as well as one of Celtic's, Liv ...

Paul Dalglish Paul Kenneth Dalglish (born 18 February 1977) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Playing career Dalglish, son of former Scotland international Kenny Dalglish, was born in Glasgow though spent his childhood in Liverpool where his fa ...

(son) *

Billy Davies William McIntosh Davies (born 31 May 1964) is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager. He won the 2007 Play-offs with Derby County, finished as runners-up in 2005 with Preston North End, and reached the semi-finals in 2006 (Prest ...

, John Davies (brother), John Spencer (brother-in-law), Brad Spencer (nephew – son of John Spencer) *

Paul Deas Paul Andrew Deas (born 22 February 1972) is a Scottish retired professional footballer. A left-back, Deas began his career with Scottish Junior club Kinnoull before joining St Johnstone in 1990. In five years at McDiarmid Park he made 87 league ...

Robbie Deas Robbie Deas (born 27 February 2000) is a Scottish professional association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender for club Kilmarnock F.C., Kilmarnock. Club career Celtic Deas signed his first professiona ...

(uncle) *

Jimmy Delaney James Delaney (3 September 1914 – 26 September 1989) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right. He had a 24-year playing career interrupted by World War II, his longest spells at club level were spent with Celtic in Scotland an ...

, Pat Delaney (son),

John Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the first Roman Catholic and youngest person elected p ...

(grandson) * Divers – see

Gallacher Gallacher is a surname of Irish origin and is a variant of the Gaelic Ó Gallchóbhair found commonly in Scotland Scotland is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of t ...

* Martin Doak,

Ben Doak Ben Gannon Doak (born 11 November 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder for club Liverpool and the Scotland national team. Club career Doak began his career at hometown club Dalry R ...

(grandson) *

Tommy Docherty Thomas Henderson Docherty (24 April 1928 – 31 December 2020), commonly known as The Doc, was a Scottish football player and manager. Docherty played for several clubs, most notably Preston North End, and represented Scotland 25 times bet ...

Mick Docherty Michael Docherty (born 29 October 1950) is an English former association football, footballer and coach (sport), coach. He is the elder son of Tommy Docherty. Playing career As a player, Docherty started his career in the youth team of Chelsea ...

(son) *

Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly (born 1 October 1981) is a former rugby union player who played for Montpellier in the Top 14. He also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009 and played for Otago Rugby Football Union. He moved into a coaching ...

Simon Donnelly Simon Thomas Donnelly (born 1 December 1974) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player. Donnelly played as a forward or wide midfielder for Queen's Park, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, St Johnstone, Dunfermline Athletic, Parti ...

(son) *

Billy Dougall William Dougall (25 October 1895 – 15 November 1966) was a Scottish association football player and manager. He played as a left half. He spent the majority of his playing career with Falkirk and Burnley. A qualified physiotherapist, Dougall l ...

Peter Dougall Peter Dougall (21 March 1909 – 12 June 1974) was a Scottish footballer who played at inside left for various clubs in the 1920s and 1930s. He later managed in the Netherlands. Football career Dougall was born in Denny, Stirlingshire and play ...

(brother),

Jimmy Dougal James Dougal (3 October 1913 – 17 October 1999) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for Kilsyth Rangers, Falkirk, Preston North End, Carlisle United, Halifax Town and Chorley, either side of World War II. He featured on ...

(brother),

Neil Dougall Cornelius Dougall (7 November 1921 – 1 December 2009) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside right or wing half. He played more than 350 games in the Football League for Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle, and won one ...

(son) * Peter Dowds,

Mike Haughney Michael Haughney (10 December 1925 – 22 February 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic and represented Scotland once. Haughney served in the Seaforth Highlanders during the Second World War World War II or the Sec ...

(great-nephew) * Bill Dowie,

Christie Rampone Christie Patricia Pearce (formerly Rampone; born June 24, 1975) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. She is the former captain of the United States national team. Pearce is a three-time Olympic gold medal ...

(great-granddaughter) *

Michael Dunbar Michael Dunbar (30 October 1863 – 6 September 1921) was a Scottish footballer. He played for Cartvale, Cowlairs, Hibernian and CelticTom Dunbar (brother) * Johnny Duncan, Tom Duncan (brother) * Billy Dunlop,

Jimmy Miller Jimmy Miller (March 23, 1942 – October 22, 1994) was an American record producer and musician. While he produced albums for dozens of different bands and artists, he is known primarily for his work with several key musical acts of the 1960s ...

(nephew),

Will Gibson William Gibson (16 February 1868 – 15 September 1911) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Notts County and Sunderland, and in the Scottish Football League for Rangers, as a left back or left half. Cl ...

(brother-in-law of Miller) * Jimmy Dunn Sr., Jimmy Dunn Jr. (son), Alex Harris (great-nephew) *

Gordon Durie Gordon Scott Durie (born 6 December 1965) is a Scottish former professional football player and coach. He was a utility player who usually played as a striker for East Fife, Hibernian, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers and Hearts. He was ...

, Scott Durie (son)

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Alex Ferguson Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson (born 31 December 1941) is a Scottish former professional football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as the greatest manager of all time and ...

, Martin Ferguson (brother),

Darren Ferguson Darren Ferguson (born 9 February 1972) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player, who is the manager of League One club Peterborough United, in his fourth stint as manager of the club. In between his stints with Peterborou ...

(son) *

Derek Ferguson Derek Ferguson (born 31 July 1967) is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager. A creative midfield player, Ferguson is best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. He also played for Dundee, Sunderland, Fa ...

Barry Ferguson Barry Ferguson (born 2 February 1978) is a Scottish football coach, former player and pundit who was most recently caretaker manager of Scottish Premiership club Rangers. Ferguson spent most of his playing career at Rangers, in two spells ei ...

(brother),

Lewis Ferguson Lewis Ferguson (born 24 August 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for and captains Serie A club Bologna and the Scotland national team. After playing youth football for Rangers and Hamilton Academic ...

(son), Kyle Ferguson (nephew) * Bob Ferrier Sr., Bob Ferrier Jr. (son) * Robert Findlay, Tom Findlay (brother), William Findlay (son) *

Patrick Flannigan Patrick G. Flannigan (4 August 1909 – 22 September 1987) was a Scottish professional association football, footballer who played as a Defender (association football), defender. Career Born in Cowdenbeath, Flannigan played for Kelty Rangers F.C ...

, David Flannigan (brother), Willie Callaghan (nephew),

Tommy Callaghan Tommy Callaghan (6 December 1944 – 25 October 2024) was a Scottish professional Association football, footballer who played for Celtic F.C., Celtic, Dunfermline Athletic and Clydebank F.C. (1965), Clydebank. He was a left-sided midfielder fa ...

(nephew / brother of Willie), Willie Callaghan Jr (great-nephew, son of Willie), Tommy Callaghan Jr (great-nephew, son of Tommy), Liam Callaghan (great-nephew, son of Willie Jr),

Craig Johnston Craig Peter Johnston (born 25 June 1960) is an Australian former professional football player. He played as a midfielder in the English Football League between 1977 and 1988, for Middlesbrough and Liverpool. Nicknamed "Skippy", Johnston was a cr ...

(cousin of Liam) *

Robert Fleck Robert William Fleck (born 11 August 1965) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. Fleck played as a striker from 1983 until 2001, notably in the Scottish Premier League for Rangers, in England for Chelsea in the FA Pre ...

, John Fleck (nephew) * Jim Fleeting,

Julie Fleeting Julie Stewart Order of the British Empire, MBE (; born 18 December 1980) is a Scottish former association football, footballer who played as a forward (association football), forward. She spent nine years at English club Arsenal L.F.C., Arsenal ...

(daughter – also wife of Colin Stewart – below) * James Forrest,

Alan Forrest Alan James Forrest (born 9 September 1996) is a Scottish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Heart of Midlothian. He began his career at Ayr United, coming through the academy and making 245 appearances for the ''Honest Me ...

(brother),

Lisa Forrest Lisa Marie Forrest (born 9 March 1964)
Sports Ref ...

(sister) * Forrest (2): see Willoughby *

(grandson)

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Hughie Gallacher Hugh Kilpatrick Gallacher (2 February 1903 – 11 June 1957) was a Scottish people, Scottish association football, football player in the 1920s and 1930s. In 597 senior club games, Gallacher scored 419 goals, playing league football for Airdri ...

Jackie Gallacher John "Jackie" Gallacher (17 May 1924 – 26 August 1995) was a Scottish footballer. In a career affected by injury he played for Celtic, Dunfermline Athletic, Falkirk and Kettering Town. He was the son of Scottish international Hughie Gallacher. ...

(son) *

Jim Gallacher James Gallacher (born 29 March 1951) is a Scottish former football goalkeeper. Gallacher played for Arbroath and Clydebank in the Scottish Football League. He made over 600 league appearances for the ''Bankies'' in a career that spanned four deca ...

Paul Gallacher Paul James Gallacher (born 16 August 1979) is a Scottish former professional footballer who currently is the goalkeeping coach for Heart of Midlothian. Gallacher made eight appearances for the Scotland national team between 2002 and 2004. He ...

(son),

Tony Gallacher Antony Paul Gallacher (born 23 July 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Hamilton Academical. Club career Falkirk Gallacher joined Falkirk as a graduate from the Forth Valley Football Academy in the summ ...

(nephew) *

Pat Gallacher Patrick Joseph Gallacher (17 March 1881 – 8 April 1951) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside forward in the Scottish League for Partick Thistle. He also played in the Southern League for Luton Town and in the West ...

, John McPhail (nephew),

Billy McPhail William Simeon McPhail (2 February 1928 – 4 April 2003) was a Scottish football player who played for Queen's Park, Clyde and Celtic. He scored three goals in Celtic's record 7–1 victory over Rangers in the 1957 Scottish League Cup final ...

(nephew) *

Patsy Gallacher Patrick Gallacher (16 March 1891 – 17 June 1953) was an Irish association football, footballer, playing in the inside-right position, most noted for his career at Celtic F.C., Celtic, where he became one of the club's leading goalscorers of a ...

, Willie Gallacher (son),

Tommy Gallacher Tommy Gallacher (13 July 1922 – 24 November 2001) was a Scottish footballer in the late 1940s and 1950s. Football career Tommy was only seven years old when his mother died. He was thus brought up by his father, by this stage playing for Fa ...

(son), John Divers Sr. (nephew),

Kevin Gallacher Kevin William Gallacher (born 23 November 1966) is a Scottish football pundit and commentator, and former professional player. He played as a forward from 1983 until 2002, notably in the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers where he was part o ...

(grandson), John Divers Jr. (great-nephew),

Amy Gallacher Amy Catherine Gallacher (born 15 December 1998) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for Scottish Women's Premier League club Celtic and the Scotland national team. Career Gallacher made her senior debut aged 14 playing ...

(great-granddaughter) *

Archie Gemmill Archibald Gemmill (born 24 March 1947) is a Scottish former footballer. During his career, he won the European Cup and three English league titles, and captained his national side. Gemmill scored the third Scotland goal in a 3–2 win again ...

Scot Gemmill Scot Gemmill (born 2 January 1971) is a Scottish football coach and former professional player, who is the head coach of the Scotland under-21 team. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Nottingham Fore ...

(son) *

Neilly Gibson Neil Gibson (23 February 1873 – January 1947) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Rangers, Partick Thistle and the Scotland national team. Career Adept at playing in either left or right wing half position, Gibson joined Rangers in 189 ...

, Willie Gibson (son), Neil Gibson (son), James Gibson (son) *

Alan Gilzean Alan John Gilzean (; 22 October 1938 – 8 July 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer, active from 1955 to 1975. A striker, Gilzean played most prominently for Dundee and Tottenham Hotspur, and also appeared in 22 international games fo ...

Ian Gilzean Ian Roger Gilzean (born 10 December 1969) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gilzean made over 250 career appearances, scoring nearly 100 goals. He is the son of Scot ...

(son) * Ronnie Glavin,

Tony Glavin Tony Glavin (born 29 April 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in both Scotland and the United States, making over 300 career appearances. His elder brother Ronnie was also a footballer. Playing career ...

(brother) *

John Goodall John Goodall (19 June 1863 – 20 May 1942) was an English professional footballer who rose to fame as a centre forward for England and for Preston North End at the time of the development of the Football League, and also became Watford's first ...

Archie Goodall Archibald Lee Goodall (3 January 1865 – 20 November 1929) was an Irish footballer who made 429 appearances in the Football League for Preston North End, Aston Villa, Derby County, Glossop and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He won 10 caps at full ...

(brother)The Goodall brothers were born to Scottish parents who moved to London then Belfast due to military appointments. The family lived in

Kilmarnock Kilmarnock ( ; ; , ), meaning "the church of Mernóc", is a town and former burgh in East Ayrshire situated in southwest Scotland. The town has served as the administrative centre of East Ayrshire Council since 1996 and is the region's main ...

, with both brothers playing professionally in England (mainly for

Derby County Derby County Football Club () is a professional association football club in Derby, England. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. One of the 12 founder members of the English Football ...

) and for their birth nations internationally. * Lewis Goram,

Andy Goram Andrew Lewis Goram (13 April 1964 – 2 July 2022) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Bury, Lancashire, England, he started his career with Oldham Athletic and Hibernian, but he is best remembered for playing for ...

(son) *

Charlie Gough Charles Storrar Gough (21 May 1939 – 3 April 2015) was a Scottish professional footballer who played four league games in England for Charlton Athletic in the 1964–65 season. Gough also played for Alton Town in England and Highlands Park in ...

Richard Gough Charles Richard Gough (born 5 April 1962) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Gough played in the successful Dundee United team of the early 1980s, winning the Scottish league title in 1982–83 and reach ...

(son) *

James Gourlay James Gourlay (born 1956) is a Scottish conductor and tubist. Biography Gourlay was born in Scotland and began to play in his local brass band at an early age. He took part in numerous solo competitions at that time and soon became Scottish C ...

Jimmy Gourlay James Gourlay (11 January 1888 – 12 September 1970)
...

(son)More double trouble: the two James Gourlays of Cambuslang
Scottish Sport History, 24 January 2014James Gourlay's descendants David Gourlay Sr. and David Gourlay Jr. were international

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champions * Donald Gow,

John Gow John Gow (c. 1698–11 June 1725) was a pirate whose short career was immortalised by Charles Johnson in the 1725 work ''The History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates and Their Crews''. Little is known of his life, except from an ac ...

(brother) * Arthur Graham, Tommy Graham (brother),

Jimmy Graham Jimmy Graham (born November 24, 1986) is an American professional American football, football tight end. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. Graham has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, G ...

(brother) * Johnny Graham, Willie Graham (brother) * Peter Grant Sr., Peter Grant Jr. (son), Ray Grant (son) *

Suzanne Grant Suzanne Winters (née Grant) (born 17 April 1984) is a former Scottish association football, footballer, who played as Forward (association football), striker. She made 105 appearances for the Scotland women's national football team, Scotland na ...

, Shelley Grant (twin sister), David Winters (husband),

Robbie Winters Robert Winters (born 4 November 1974) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker. He made one appearance for the Scotland national team in 1999. Winters started his career in Scotland and played for Dundee United between 1992 an ...

(brother-in-law – brother of David), Don Cowie (brother-in-law – husband of Shelley) * Eddie Gray,

Frank Gray Francis Tierney Gray (born 27 October 1954) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He played for Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Darlington, while he also represented Scotland 32 times. He managed Darlington, Farnbo ...

(brother), Stuart Gray (son), Andy Gray (nephew – son of Frank),

Archie Gray Archie James Francis Gray (born 12 March 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for club Tottenham Hotspur. Club career Leeds United Born in Durham, Gray joined Leeds United at under-9 level. He ...

, Harry Gray (grand-nephews – sons of Andy) *

Bryan Gunn Bryan James Gunn (born 22 December 1963) is a Scottish former professional goalkeeper and football manager. After beginning his career at Aberdeen in the early 1980s, he spent most of his playing career at Norwich City, the club with which he ...

Angus Gunn Angus Fraser James Gunn (born 22 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Scotland national team. Gunn began his career at his hometown club Norwich City, before joining Manchester City in 2011, signing his ...

(son)

H

Dave Halliday David Halliday (11 December 1901 – 5 January 1970) was a Scottish football player and manager. He achieved numerous distinctions and high rankings as a prolific goal-scoring forward with six senior clubs; St Mirren, Dundee, Sunderland, Arsen ...

Billy Halliday William Halliday (14 November 1906 – 1989) was a Scottish professional association football inside left who played for Queen of the South, Newcastle United, Third Lanark, Exeter City and St Cuthbert Wanderers. Career Born in Dumfries, Hall ...

(brother) *

Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757July 12, 1804) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Fathers of the United States, Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 dur ...

James Hamilton James Hamilton may refer to: Dukes *James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton (1606–1649), heir to the throne of Scotland *James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton (1658–1712), Scottish nobleman *James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton (1703–1743), Sco ...

(brother), John Hamilton (brother),

Gladstone Hamilton Gladstone Hamilton (23 July 1879 – 12 December 1961) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right in the Scottish League for Port Glasgow Athletic, Ayr, St Mirren, Morton and Queen's Park. He was capped by Scotland in 1906 and ...

(brother) * John Hansen,

Alan Hansen Alan David Hansen MBE (born 13 June 1955) is a Scottish former footballer and BBC television football pundit. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time and one of Liverpool's best ever centre-backs, he enjoyed a highly decorated ...

(brother) * Joshua Harris, Neil Harris (brother), John Harris (nephew – son of Neil) * Kevin Hegarty,

Paul Hegarty Paul Anthony Hegarty (born 25 July 1954) is a Scottish football player and manager. He was captain of Dundee United during their most successful era in the 1970s and 1980s, winning the Scottish league championship in 1983 and the Scottish Le ...

(brother), Ryan Hegarty (son) *

Colin Hendry Edward Colin James Hendry (born 7 December 1965) is a Scottish football coach and former professional footballer. Hendry, who played as a defender, notably played in the Premier League for Blackburn Rovers, with whom he was part of the title- ...

, Callum Hendry (son) *

Sandy Herd Alexander Herd (24 April 1868 – 18 February 1944) was a Scottish professional golfer from St Andrews. He won The Open Championship in 1902 at Hoylake. Early life Born in St Andrews, Scotland, on 24 April 1868, to a golfing family, Herd had br ...

Alec Herd Alexander Herd (8 November 1911 – 21 August 1982) was a Scottish professional association football, footballer. Born in Bowhill, Fife, Bowhill, Fife, he played as a forward for Hamilton Academicals F.C., Hamilton Academical, Manchester Ci ...

(brother), David Herd (nephew – son of Alec) * Rocco Hickey-Fugaccia,

Aaron Hickey Aaron Buchanan Hickey (born 10 June 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club Brentford and the Scotland national team. Hickey played youth football for Heart of Midlothian and Celtic, before returning to ...

(cousin) * Sandy Higgins Sr, Sandy Higgins Jr (son) * James Howie, David Howie (brother) *

John Hughes John Hughes may refer to: Arts and Entertainment Literature *John Hughes (poet) (1677–1720), English poet *John Hughes (1790–1857), English author *John Ceiriog Hughes (1832–1887), Welsh poet *John Hughes (writer) (born 1961), Australian au ...

, Pat Hughes (brother),

Billy Hughes William Morris Hughes (25 September 1862 – 28 October 1952) was an Australian politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. He led the nation during World War I, and his influence on national politics s ...

(brother) *

John Hunter John Hunter may refer to: Politics *John Hunter (British politician) (1724–1802), British Member of Parliament for Leominster * John Hunter (Canadian politician) (1909–1993), Canadian Liberal MP for Parkdale, 1949–1957 *Sir John Hunter ( ...

, Archie Hunter (brother), Andy Hunter (brother)

I

Stewart Imlach James John Stewart Imlach (6 January 1932 – 3 October 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left-winger for numerous clubs in England. He is best known today as the subject of an award-winning biography by his son, Ga ...

, Mike Imlach (son)

J

Bob Jack Robert Jack (4 April 1876 – 6 May 1943) was a Scottish football player and manager. Born in Alloa, Jack played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End and Glossop, and the Southern League for Plymouth Argyle and Southe ...

David Jack David Bone Nightingale Jack (3 April 1898 – 10 September 1958) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward. He scored 267 goals from 490 appearances in the Football League playing for Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers and Arsen ...

(son),

Rollo Jack Robert Rollo Jack (4 April 1902 – 1994) was an English footballer who played primarily as an inside right in the Football League in the 1920s and 1930s. He was the brother of David, the England international footballer, whilst his father Bob ...

(son) *

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before Presidency of Andrew Jackson, his presidency, he rose to fame as a general in the U.S. Army and served in both houses ...

, Jimmy Jackson (brother), Andy Jackson (son), James Jackson (nephew / son of Jimmy),

Archie Jackson Archibald Jackson (5 September 1909 – 16 February 1933), occasionally known as Archibald Alexander Jackson, was an Australian international cricketer who played eight Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1929 and 1931. A teenage pr ...

(nephew / son of Jimmy)The Australian cricketer

was also a family member (nephew/cousin respectively) * Wattie Jackson, Alex Jackson (brother) * Sammy Johnston,

Allan Johnston Allan Johnston (born 14 December 1973) is a Scottish football player and coach, who was most recently the manager of Queen of the South. Nicknamed 'Magic', Johnston started his professional playing career with Heart of Midlothian and then fo ...

(brother), Max Johnston (nephew, son of Allan).

K

* James Kelly,

Frank Kelly Francis Kelly (28 December 1938 – 28 February 2016) was an Irish actor, singer and writer, whose career covered television, radio, theatre, music, screenwriting and film. He is best remembered for playing Father Jack Hackett in the Channel 4 ...

(son), Bob Kelly (son), Willie Hughes (son-in-law), Michael Kelly (grandson), Kevin Kelly (grandson) *

Bob Kelso Robert "Bob" Kelso, M.D., is a fictional character played by Ken Jenkins in the American comedy-drama '' Scrubs''. Bob Kelso is the chief of medicine for Sacred Heart Hospital for the first seven seasons of ''Scrubs'' (a position held since 198 ...

, James Kelso (brother),

Tommy Kelso Thomas Kelso (6 May 1882 – 29 January 1974) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back for Manchester City between 1906 and February 1912. Kelso started his career at Third Lanark before signing for Manchester City in 1906. He made ...

(nephew) *

Bobby Kennedy Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968), also known as RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 64th United States attorney general from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New Yor ...

, Lorraine Kennedy (daughter) *

Shelley Kerr Michelle Kerr (born 15 October 1969) is a Scottish football manager and former player who is currently the English Football Association's technical lead for women's national teams. As a player Kerr was a powerful centre back, who captained and ...

Rhys McCabe Rhys McCabe (born 24 July 1992) is a Scottish footballer and coach who plays as a central midfielder, and is the player-manager of club Airdrieonians. McCabe started his senior career with Rangers. McCabe has also played for Dunfermline Athle ...

(nephew) * William Ker,

George Ker George Ker (26 February 1860 – 26 February 1922) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park and the Scotland national team. Football career Ker played for ''Queen's Park Juniors'', ''Kerland FC'', and Alexandra Athletic before ...

(brother) * George Key, William Key (brother) * Alex King, John King (nephew) * Jim Kirkland, Martha Thomas (grand-niece)

L

Alex Lambie Alexander Lambie (15 April 1897 – 26 February 1963) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half. Career Club Although he began his career with Ayrshire teams including Kilmarnock, Lambie featured primarily for Glasgow club Partick Th ...

,They were not blood relatives: Lambie was married to the sister of the Brown brothers' mother.

Jim Brown James Nathaniel Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023) was an American professional American football, football player, civil rights activist, and actor. He played as a Fullback (gridiron football), fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the ...

(nephew),

John Brown John Brown most often refers to: *John Brown (abolitionist) (1800–1859), American who led an anti-slavery raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859 John Brown or Johnny Brown may also refer to: Academia * John Brown (educator) (1763–1842), Ir ...

(nephew),John Brown's sons

Peter Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a su ...

and

Gordon Gordon may refer to: People * Gordon (given name), a masculine given name, including list of persons and fictional characters * Gordon (surname), the surname * Gordon (slave), escaped to a Union Army camp during the U.S. Civil War * Gordon Heuck ...

played international rugby union for

Tom Brown Tom Brown may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Tom Brown (satirist) (1662–1704), English satirical writer *Tom Brown (trombonist) (1888–1958), American jazz trombonist and bandleader *Tom Brown (actor) (1913–1990), American film and televi ...

(nephew),

George Brown George Brown may refer to: Arts and entertainment * George Loring Brown (1814–1889), American landscape painter * George Douglas Brown (1869–1902), Scottish novelist * George Williams Brown (1894–1963), Canadian historian and editor * Ge ...

(great-nephew, son of Jim) * John Lambie, William Lambie (brother) *

Bobby Lennox Robert Lennox, MBE (born 30 August 1943) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Celtic and was a member of their 1967 European Cup-winning team, known as the Lisbon Lions. He earned ten international caps for Scotland. In 2002, Celtic ...

, Gary Lennox (son) *

Archie Livingstone Archibald Lang Livingstone (30 August 1872 – after 1910) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Burnley and Burton United. He also played in the Southern League and the Scottish League and ...

George Livingstone George Turner Livingston (5 May 1876 – 15 January 1950) was a Scottish footballer. He played for several prominent clubs for a few years apiece, including Heart of Midlothian, Celtic and Rangers in Scotland, and Sunderland, Liverpool, Manches ...

(brother) * Alec Logan, James Logan (brother), Tommy Logan (brother) * Harry Low,

Wilf Low Wilfrid Lawson Low (8 December 1884 – 30 April 1933) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-half for Aberdeen and Newcastle United. Low was nicknamed the "Laughing Cavalier", although opposition forwards may have disagreed with this ...

(brother), Willie Low (nephew),

Norman Low Norman Harvey Low (23 March 1914 – 21 May 1994) was a Scottish football player and manager. He was the son of Scottish international footballer, Wilf Low. A central defender, he played for Newcastle United between 1931 and 1933, before three ...

(nephew / Wilf's son)William Low
AFC Heritage Trust The reference states they were half-brothers, but Willie was the son of William, a much older brother of Wilf and Harry – whose own father was also named William.

M

Lou Macari Luigi Macari (born 7 June 1949) is a Scottish former footballer and manager. He began his playing career at Celtic where he was one of the Quality Street Gang, the outstanding reserve team that emerged in the late 1960s that also included Kenn ...

, Mike Macari (son), Paul Macari (son), Lewis Macari (grandson) *

Willie MacFadyen William MacFadyen (23 June 1904 – 20 January 1971) was a Scottish football player and manager. A goalscoring centre forward, his 52 league goals for Motherwell's 1931–32 championship winning side remains the record goals total for a single ...

, Ian MacFadyen (son) *

Donald MacLaren Wing Commander Donald Roderick MacLaren (28 May 1893 – 4 July 1988) was a Canadian World War I flying ace. He was credited with 54 victories and, after the war, helped found the Royal Canadian Air Force. Biography Donald MacLaren was born ...

Ross MacLaren Ross MacLaren, sometimes erroneously spelled McLaren, (born 14 April 1962) is a Scottish football coach and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. Playing career MacLaren was born in Edinburgh. His league career in En ...

(brother),

Jamie Maclaren Jamie Maclaren (born 29 July 1993) is an Australian professional association football, soccer player who plays as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker for Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giants, Mohun Bagan and the Austr ...

(son) * Jimmy Mallan, Stevie Mallan Sr. (grandson), Stevie Mallan Jr. (great-grandson) *

Tom Maley Thomas Edward Maley (8 November 1864 – 24 August 1935) was a Scottish football player and manager. Born in Portsmouth to a soldier from County Clare, Maley spent his entire playing career in Scotland, with Partick Thistle, Dundee Harp, Hibe ...

Willie Maley William Patrick Maley (25 April 1868 – 2 April 1958) was an Irish-born Scottish international football player and manager. He was the first manager of Celtic Football Club, and one of the most successful managers in Scottish football histo ...

(brother), Alex Maley (brother) * Gordon Marshall Sr., Gordon Marshall Jr. (son), Scott Marshall (son) * John May,

Hugh May Hugh May (1621 – 21 February 1684) was an English architect in the period after the Restoration of King Charles II. He worked in the era which fell between the first introduction of Palladianism into England by Inigo Jones, and the full flo ...

(brother) * Colin McAdam,

Tom McAdam Thomas Ian McAdam (born 9 April 1954) is a Scottish former footballer who played for a number of British clubs, spending around half of his career with Celtic. He began as a forward but was later converted to a defender, where he played for the ...

(brother) *

Jamie McAllister James Reynolds McAllister (born 26 April 1978 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former player who played as a defender (association football), defender and currently working as a professional Association football, football coach with Duli Pengiran Muda ...

, Reuben McAllister (son) *

Tom McAnearney Tom McAnearney (6 January 1933 – 14 February 2012) was a Scottish football player and manager. Born in Dundee, he played at Sheffield Wednesday, with his brother Jim, and later at Peterborough United and Aldershot. After he retired he joine ...

Jim McAnearney James McAnearney (20 March 1935 – 14 March 2017) was a Scottish football player and manager. McAnearney played for Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, Watford and Bradford City, who he also briefly managed in 1968 with Tom Hallett. He later ...

(brother) * Joe McBride Sr., Joe McBride Jr. (son) * Andy McCall,

Stuart McCall Andrew Stuart Murray McCall (born 10 June 1964) is a professional football coach and former player. He is currently assistant manager of Preston North End. McCall played in a total of 763 league games and in 40 full international matche ...

(son),

Craig McCall Craig Stuart Andrew McCall (born 19 July 1996) is a Scottish footballer who last played as a midfielder for South Georgia Tormenta in the USL League One. Career Youth, college and amateur McCall played with the academy sides at Bradford City an ...

(grandson – son of Stuart) *

Archie McCall Archibald McCall (8 May 1867 – 17 April 1936) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Renton and Scotland Scotland is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the ...

, James McCall (brother) * Ali McCann, Lewis McCann (brother)The McCann brothers were born in Scotland but chose to represent Northern Ireland internationally. Their brother

Ross McCann Ross McCann (born 30 October 1997) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays on the wing. From a sporting family, he and his brothers Ali McCann, who is a footballer who plays for Preston North End F.C., and Lewis McCann who play ...

is a Scottish international

Rugby 7s Rugby sevens (commonly known simply as sevens, and originally seven-a-side rugby) is a variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players playing seven-minute halves, instead of the usual 15 players playing 40-minute halves. R ...

player. * John McCartney, Willie McCartney (son) *

James McCloy James McCloy (1906 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career Born in Howwood,Frost, p. 401 McCloy joined St Mirren from Clyde in October 1933; he made 148 appearances for the Paisley club, and played ...

Peter McCloy Peter McCloy (born 26 November 1946) is a Scottish retired football goalkeeper who played for Motherwell and Rangers. He was a member of the team which won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972, and was Rangers' first-choice goalkeeper for most ...

(son) * William McColl,

Ian McColl John Miller "Ian" McColl (7 June 1927 – 25 October 2008) was a Scottish football player and manager. McColl played as a defender for Queen's Park and Rangers, while he also represented both the Scotland national team and the Scottish Lea ...

(grandson) * James McCrae, David McCrae (brother) *

Andrew McCreadie Andrew Donald McCreadie (27 September 1863 – 16 April 1936) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for Rangers, Sunderland and appeared in two international matches for Scotland. He played as a centre-back despite only measuring fi ...

Hugh McCreadie Hugh McCreadie (2 January 1874 in Girvan – ?) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for Rangers. His brother Andrew McCreadie played for Rangers alongside him. During his career McCreadie, a forward, won the Scottish league champi ...

(brother) *

Charlie McCully Charles Findlay McCully (April 30, 1947 – October 23, 2007) was a soccer player who played as a forward. He spent two seasons in the American Soccer League, one in the German American Soccer League and five in the North American Soccer Leagu ...

, Henry McCully (brother)The McCullys emigrated from Scotland as teenagers; both were capped by the United States. *

Robby McCrorie Robby McCrorie (born 18 March 1998) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Kilmarnock. McCrorie previously had loan spells with Berwick Rangers, Greenock Morton, Queen of the South and Livingston. Club caree ...

Ross McCrorie Ross McCrorie (born 18 March 1998) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right-back, right wing-back, or defensive midfielder for club Bristol City and the Scotland national team. McCrorie has previously played for Rangers, ...

(twin brother) * Jock McDougall, Jimmy McDougall (brother) * Garry McDowall,

Kenny McDowall Kenneth McDowall (born 29 July 1963) is a Scottish football coach and former player. Playing career During his playing career, McDowall played for Partick Thistle and St Mirren; he was top scorer for formative club Partick in 1983–84 when pl ...

(brother) *

John McGeady John McGeady (born 17 April 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a winger in Scotland, England and the United States. He is the father of Republic of Ireland international player Aiden McGeady. Early life McGeady wa ...

Aiden McGeady Aiden John McGeady (born 4 April 1986) is an Irish former professional Association football, footballer. He was born in Scotland, and represented the Republic of Ireland national football team, Republic of Ireland national team from 2004 until 2 ...

Was born in Scotland, but represented the Republic of Ireland internationally. (son) * Darren McGeouch, Dylan McGeouch (brother) *

James McGhee James McGhee (2 April 1862 – 30 July 1941) was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian and Celtic, and later became a manager with Hibernian's city rivals Heart of Midlothian. Playing career McGhee began his career in his native Ay ...

Bart McGhee Bartholomew "Bertie" or "Bart" McGhee (April 30, 1899 – January 26, 1979) was a soccer player who played as a forward. Born in Scotland, he played for the United States national team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and scored the second goal in W ...

(son), Jimmy McGhee (son) * Jack McGinn, Stephen McGinn (grandson),

John McGinn John McGinn (born 18 October 1994) is a Scottish association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Aston Villa F.C., Aston Villa, whom he Captain (association football), captains, and the Scotland national football team, Scot ...

(grandson),

Paul McGinn Paul McGinn (born 22 October 1990) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a right-back for club Motherwell, whom he captains, and for the Scotland national team. Starting his career at Queen's Park in the youth team, McGinn has spent the majo ...

(grandson) * Kevin McGlinchey,

Michael McGlinchey Michael Ryan McGlinchey (born 7 January 1987) is a New Zealand former footballer who played as a midfielder. McGlinchey played youth football with Scottish club Celtic, where he made his professional debut. After spending time on loan to Dunf ...

(son) * Jimmy McGowan, Ally McGowan (brother) *

Danny McGrain Daniel Fergus McGrain (born 1 May 1950) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Celtic, Hamilton Academical and the Scotland national team as a right back. McGrain is regarded as one of Scotland's greatest players and th ...

, Tommy McGrain (brother) * Arthur McInally,

Tommy McInally Thomas McInally (18 December 1899 – 29 December 1955) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. Career McInally played for Celtic from 1919 to 1922 and 1925 to 1928, with a spell at Third Lanark in between. Record of pre-war Scottish ...

(adopted brother) * Jackie McInally,

Alan McInally Alan Bruce McInally (born 10 February 1963) is a Scottish former professional footballer, sports reporter and pundit. As a player he was a striker for Ayr United, Celtic, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich and Kilmarnock. He is now a regular reporte ...

(son) *

Jim McInally James Edward McInally (born 19 February 1964) is a Scottish football manager and former player, who was most recently the manager of Scottish League Two club Peterhead. He played for Dundee United for 10 seasons in which he won the 1993–94 ...

, Anna Murray (niece) * Hugh McIntyre, James McIntyre (brother) *

Daniel McKay Daniel McKay is a Scottish professional footballer, playing as a striker. Career McKay started his career at Kilmarnock and was named the first Clydesdale Bank under-19 League "Rising Star" of the 2009–10 Scottish Premier League season. In ...

Barrie McKay Barrie McKay (born 30 December 1994) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker or as a winger for club Heart of Midlothian. McKay has previously played for Rangers, Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Swansea ...

(brother) *

Frank McKee Francis Joseph McKee (25 January 1923 – 24 July 1988) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half-back. He played in the Scottish League for Dundee United in the 1947–48 season, and in the English Football League for Birm ...

Jaimes McKee Jaimes Anthony McKee (; born 14 April 1987) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward or winger. He is currently the assistant coach of Hong Kong U-23. He was the top scorer of the Hong Kong Senior Shield in the 2006– ...

(grandson) * Duncan McKenzie, Hamish MacKenzie (nephew) * Angus McKinlay,

Donald McKinlay Donald McKinlay (25 July 1891 – 16 September 1959) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back. He spent most of his career with Liverpool, winning the Football League title twice in the early 1920s. Early career Born in the hamlet of ...

(son) *

Ronnie McKinnon Ronald MacKinnon (20 August 1940 – 17 September 2023), known as Ronnie McKinnon, was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Rangers and the Scotland national team. Club career McKinnon, a central defender who had been a winger i ...

Donnie McKinnon Donald MacKinnon, commonly known as Donnie McKinnon (born 20 August 1940) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Partick Thistle. Career A central defender, McKinnon was raised in Govan but as a child during World War II sp ...

(twin brother) * Hugh McLaughlin,

(grand-nephew) * David McLean, George McLean (brother) *

Stuart McLean Andrew Stuart McLean, (April 19, 1948 – February 15, 2017) was a Canadian radio broadcaster, humorist, monologist, and author, best known as the host of the CBC Radio program '' The Vinyl Cafe''.Steven McLean (son),

Brian McLean Brian Stuart McLean (born 28 February 1985) is a football manager and former player. He is at St. Cadoc's Y.C. as a first team coach. He was recently manager of Scottish League Two club Clyde. He began his career in Scotland as a youth and re ...

Was born in Scotland, capped by Scotland's under-17 side before switching allegiance to Northern Ireland. (son) * McLean see Yuille *

Stephen McManus Stephen David McManus (born 10 September 1982) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who is a first-team coach at Scottish Premiership club Celtic. McManus, who played as a centre-back, was a product of Celtic's youth acad ...

Kris Doolan Kris Mark Doolan (born 11 December 1986) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who recently managed Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle. Doolan played as a striker, spending the majority of his professional career ...

(cousin) *

Jimmy McMenemy James McMenamin (11 October 1880 – 23 June 1965), was a Scottish footballer who most notably played for Celtic from 1902 to 1920 and later served as assistant manager in the 1930s. He has been described by the club as ''"a true Celtic legend"' ...

, John McMenemy (son), Frank McMenemy (son), Harry McMenemy (son) * Jock McNab, David McNab (brother) * Jackie McNamara Sr., Jackie McNamara Jr. (son) *

Willie McNaught William McNaught (9 May 1922 – 12 April 1989) was a Scottish footballer, who was born in Dumfries. McNaught holds the Raith Rovers club record for the number of appearances with the club of 657 between 1941 and 1962. McNaught was club captai ...

Ken McNaught Ken McNaught (born 11 January 1955) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Aston Villa from 1977 to 1983 and was part of their Championship winning side of 1981, European Cup victory in 1982 and won the European Super Cup in 1983 agains ...

(son) *

Henry McNeil Henry McNeil (1849 – 2 June 1924) was a Scottish footballer. During his career, McNeil played in several positions for Queen's Park (where he won five Scottish Cups) and Third Lanark, as well as the Scotland national team. McNeil was fo ...

, Peter McNeil (brother),

Moses McNeil Moses McNeil (29 October 1855 – 9 April 1938) was a Scottish footballer who was one of the founding members of Rangers Football Club. He played as an outside forward. Early life Moses McLay McNeil was born on the 29 October 1855, at Belmore ...

(brother) *

Malcolm McPhail Malcolm McPhail (1895 – 1975) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left, primarily for Kilmarnock, with whom he won the Scottish Cup in 1920. He was selected to play for Scotland in an unofficial 'Victory International' in 1919. ...

Bob McPhail Robert Lowe McPhail (25 October 1905 – 24 August 2000) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside-left for Airdrieonians, Rangers and the Scotland national team. Career Airdrieonians Born on 25 October 1905, in Barrhead, McPhail s ...

(brother) * McPhail see

* James McPherson,

John McPherson John Abel McPherson (28 January 1860 – 13 December 1897) was the first leader of the South Australian United Labor Party from 1892 to 1897. Though he never led a government himself, he helped lay the groundwork which ensured that at the 19 ...

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Scots Football Worldwide * James Quar McPherson,

Jim McPherson James McPherson was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1982 to 1986 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus. Political career McPherson ran ...

(son), Robert McPherson (son),

Edwin Dutton Edwin Dutton (8 April 1890 – 24 May 1972) was an Anglo-German footballer and coach. Dutton played as a forward for Britannia Berlin 92, BFC Preussen, Newcastle United and Germany. During the First World War he was interned at Ruhleben, a c ...

(son-in-law) *

Matt McQueen Matthew McQueen (18 May 1863 – 28 September 1944) was a Scottish football player, who later became a director and manager of Liverpool. Life and playing career Born in Harthill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, McQueen played for Leith Athletic (t ...

Hugh McQueen Hugh McQueen (1 October 1867 – 8 April 1944) was a Scottish footballer, who played for several clubs in the 1890s and 1900s, mainly as an outside left. Born in Harthill, Lanarkshire, McQueen played for Leith Athletic before being signed by ...

(brother) * Tom McQueen,

Gordon McQueen Gordon McQueen (26 June 1952 – 15 June 2023) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre-back for St Mirren, Leeds United and Manchester United, in addition to the Scotland national team. McQueen started his footballing ca ...

(son) * Francis McStay, Willie McStay Sr. (brother),

Jimmy McStay James McStay (1 April 1895 – 31 December 1973) was a Scottish football player and manager. He spent most of his career at Celtic, and was a captain and manager for the club. Career A full back (successfully converted from left half by manag ...

(brother), Willie McStay Jr. (great-nephew),

Paul McStay Paul Michael Lyons McStay, (born 22 October 1964) is a Scottish former professional footballer who spent his entire career with Celtic, making his senior debut in 1982 and retiring in 1997. He captained both Scotland and Celtic at all age lev ...

(great-nephew), Ray McStay (great-nephew), John McStay (cousin of the younger Willie, Paul and Ray) Chris McStay (son of Paul) * Jock McTavish,

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Lee Miller Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, Lady Penrose (April 23, 1907 – July 21, 1977), was an American photographer and photojournalist. Miller was a fashion model in New York City in the 1920s before going to Paris, becoming a fashion and fine-art pho ...

Lennon Miller Lennon Lee Miller (born 25 August 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Motherwell and the Scotland national team. Club career Miller began his career in the youth system at Motherwell from the age of s ...

(son)Scotland Under-17s: Motherwell's Lennon Miller is playing to make late mum proud
Amy Canavan,

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, 16 May 2023 * William Miller, Adam Miller (brother), Tom Miller (brother), John Miller (brother) *

Willie Mills William Mills (28 January 1915 – 1991) was a professional footballer, who played for Aberdeen, Huddersfield Town, Dumbarton and Clyde. He was born in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Playing career Mills was signed by Aberdeen from ...

, Hugh Mills (brother) * Jimmy Milne,

Gordon Milne Gordon Milne (born 29 March 1937) is an English former football player and manager. Personal life Gordon Milne was born in Preston, Lancashire, England and is the son of the Scottish former Preston player Jimmy Milne and Jesse Milne. Club car ...

(son) * Bob Morrison,

Tommy Morrison Tommy Morrison (January 2, 1969 – September 1, 2013) was an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist who competed from 1988 to 2009. Best known for his left hook (boxing), hook and formidable punching power, Morrison won the World ...

(brother)Shamrock on Blue
Scots Football WorldwideBob Morrison was born in

Greenock Greenock (; ; , ) is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The town is the administrative centre of Inverclyde Council. It is a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, and forms ...

; the family then moved to

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where Tommy was born. * Bob Morton,

Alan Morton Alan Lauder Morton (24 April 1893 – 12 December 1971) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left for Queen's Park, Rangers and Scotland. Playing career Club Morton was born in the Jordanhill district of Glasgow. He grew up in ...

(brother) *

Bobby Murdoch Robert White Murdoch (17 August 1944 – 15 May 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a midfielder for Celtic, Middlesbrough and Scotland. Murdoch was one of the Lisbon Lions, the Celtic team who won the European Cup in 19 ...

, Billy Murdoch (brother)

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* Robert W. Neill, Quintin Neill (brother)The Scotland captain who disappeared: the extraordinary story of RW Neill
Scottish Sport History, 13 July 2015 * Jimmy Nelson, Tony Nelson (son) * Joe Nibloe, Jack Nibloe (son)

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Garry O'Connor Garry Lawrence John O'Connor (born 7 May 1983) is a Scottish professional football manager and a former player. He played for Hibernian, Peterhead, Lokomotiv Moscow, Barnsley, Tom Tomsk, Birmingham City, Greenock Morton and represented Scotl ...

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(son) * Frank O'Donnell, Hugh O'Donnell (brother) * Phil O'Donnell, Stephen O'Donnell (nephew), David Clarkson (nephew) *

Willie Ormond William Esplin Ormond (23 February 1927 – 4 May 1984) was a Scottish football player and manager. As a player, Ormond was well known as one of Hibernian's Famous Five forward line, winning three league championships in the late 1940s and ...

, Gibby Ormond (brother),

Bert Ormond Robert Donaldson Ormond (12 January 1931 – 15 November 2017) was a Scottish-born association football, footballer who represented New Zealand national football team, New Zealand at international level. Ormond played for Falkirk F.C., Falkirk, ...

(brother),

Ian Ormond John Lambie "Ian" Ormond (5 August 1949 – 8 October 2021) was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Biography Ormond was born in Harthill, Scotland, on 5 August 1949, and migrated with his family t ...

(nephew, son of Bert),

Duncan Ormond Thomas Duncan Ormond (born 10 October 1950) is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Biography Ormond was born in Harthill, Scotland, on 10 October 1950, and migrated with his family to New Z ...

(nephew, son of Bert),

Vicki Ormond Vicki Ormond (born 29 September 1982) is an association football player who represented New Zealand. A forward, Ormond made her full Football Ferns debut as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Japan on 2 June 2000 and finished her international ca ...

(great-niece, daughter of Duncan) *

Tommy Orr Thomas Bingham Orr (21 April 1924 – 20 June 1972) was a Scottish footballer, who played as an inside forward for Greenock Morton. Playing for Morton Juniors, Orr appeared in the 1940 Scottish Junior Cup Final alongside Nelson Black. Morto ...

, Neil Orr (son) *

Willie Orr William Orr (20 June 1873 – 26 February 1946) was a Scottish football player and manager. Playing career Orr began his career at Airdrieonians before moving to Preston North End in 1894. It was at Celtic though where he made his name. He mad ...

, Johnny Orr (nephew)Gleanings
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; "The Blackburn Rovers have a promising recruit in John Orr, whom then signed a week or two ago. He is a nephew of Willie Orr, the famous Celtic player" *

Jimmy Oswald James Oswald (3 January 1868 – 26 February 1948) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward. He took part in the 1891 FA Cup Final for Notts County (scoring their goal in a 3–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers). During his career he ...

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* Jimmy Parlane,

Derek Parlane Derek James Parlane (born 5 May 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker for Rangers from 1970 until 1980, and also played in England with clubs including Leeds United and Manchester City. Career Rangers and ...

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Steven Pressley Steven John Pressley (born 11 October 1973) is a Scottish professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Association football, player who played as a centre back. He is currently the head coach of club Dundee F.C., Dun ...

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Keith Pritchett Keith Bernard Pritchett (born 8 November 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a left back for several Football League clubs, most notably Watford, playing a part in their rise from the Fourth Division to the First D ...

, James Pritchett (son) * Bob Pursell, Sr., Peter Pursell (brother), Bob Pursell, Jr. (nephew, son of Peter)

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Nigel Quashie Nigel Francis Quashie ( ; born 20 July 1978) is a Scottish footballer who played more than 300 games as a midfielder in the Football League. He also spent four seasons playing in Iceland. He represented his native England at under-21 and 'B' i ...

, Brayden Clarke (son) * Jimmy Quinn, Jimmy Quinn (grandson)

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* Bill Raisbeck,

Alex Raisbeck Alexander Galloway Raisbeck (26 December 1878 – 12 March 1949) was a Scottish professional football player and manager. After playing junior football for Larkhall Thistle, he was signed by Hibernian where he made his professional debut at t ...

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Jimmy Reid James Reid (9 July 1932 – 10 August 2010) was a Scottish trade union activist, orator, politician and journalist born in Govan, Glasgow. His role as spokesman and one of the leaders in the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders work-in between June 1971 ...

, Max Reid (brother), Davy Reid (brother),

Jack Reid Jack Reid (born 1925) was a Canadian watercolour artist. Born in Toronto, Reid was self-taught, beginning as a graphic artist until becoming a full-time painter in 1970. He taught workshops and demonstrations and toured worldwide began in 1971 ...

(brother), Willie Reid (brother)Willie Reid
Northern Ireland's Footballing Greats, 8 October 2007The Reid brothers were born in

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and raised in Northern Ireland, other than

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, though he spent much of his career in Scotland. *

Andy Rhodes Andrew Charles Rhodes (born 23 August 1964) is an English former football goalkeeper and ex-assistant manager of Oldham Athletic. Rhodes played for Oldham Athletic between 1988 and 1990, capping his time at Boundary Park with an appearance in ...

Steve Agnew Stephen Mark Agnew (born 9 November 1965) is an English football coach and former professional footballer. He is assistant head coach to Steve Bruce at Blackpool. As a player, he was a midfielder from 1983 to 2002, notably in the Premier Leag ...

(brother-in-law),

Jordan Rhodes Jordan Luke Rhodes (born 5 February 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker. He will become a free agent when his contract with Blackpool expires on 30 June 2025. Born in England, he represented the Scotland national team. ...

Was born in England, but represented Scotland internationally. (son) *

Bruce Rioch Bruce David Rioch (; born 6 September 1947) is a British football manager and former player for the Scotland national team. His last managerial post was at AaB in the Danish Superliga in 2008. As a player, he made more than 550 appearances in ...

Neil Rioch Daniel Gordon "Neil" Rioch (born 13 April 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in the Football League for Aston Villa, York City, Northampton Town and Plymouth Argyle, in the North American Soc ...

(brother),

Gregor Rioch Gregor Rioch (born 24 June 1975) is an English football coach and former player. He is the Sporting Director of Wigan Athletic. His father is former Scotland International and Arsenal F.C. manager Bruce Rioch. Playing career Born in Sutton C ...

(son),

Matty Holmes Matthew Jason Holmes (born 1 August 1969) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He notably played in the Premier League for West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic. He also played in the Foot ...

(nephew) *

John L. Ritchie John Lindsay Ritchie (1875 – 1943) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back for Renton, Queen's Park, Hibernian and St Mirren. He started his senior career with Renton, playing in the 1895 Scottish Cup Final which ended in a 2 ...

, Duncan Ritchie (cousin) * David Robertson, Mason Robertson (son) * Dianne Robertson (née McLaren), Scott Robertson (son) * Natalie Ross, Frank Ross (brother)

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* Alex Scott, Jim Scott (brother) * Robert Scott,

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(brother) * Willie Scott,

Jocky Scott John Alexander Scott (born 14 January 1948) is a Scottish football coach and former player. During his playing career he played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Seattle Sounders and Scotland. An extensive management career followed with spells at Aberd ...

(son) * Shankly: see Blyth * Ricky Sharp,

Graeme Sharp Graeme Marshall Sharp (born 16 October 1960) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. Sharp played as a forward for Dumbarton, Everton, Oldham Athletic and Bangor City. He enjoyed great success with Everton, helping them ...

(brother) *

Jock Shaw John Shaw (29 November 1912 – 13 June 2000) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender, most famous for his time at Rangers, where he was captain between 1938 and 1950. Career Rangers signed Shaw, known as 'Tiger' for hi ...

Davie Shaw David Shaw (5 May 1917 – 14 October 1977) age 60 was a Scottish professional football player, coach and manager. Playing career Shaw was a left back who played for Hibernian before and after World War II, including an appearance in the 1 ...

(brother) * Dave Shearer,

Duncan Shearer Duncan Nichol Shearer (born 28 August 1962) is a Scottish former footballer, currently coaching the 'Development squad' at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. During his playing career, Shearer predominantly played for Huddersfield Town, Swindon Town ...

(brother) *

Andrew Shinnie Andrew Murray Shinnie (born 17 July 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Livingston. Shinnie started his professional career at Scottish Premier League side Rangers in 2006, but only made t ...

Graeme Shinnie Graeme Garry Shinnie (born 4 August 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or left back for and captains club Aberdeen. He has previously played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Forres Mechanics, Aber ...

(brother) * Jimmy Simpson,

Ronnie Simpson Ronald Campbell Simpson (11 October 1930 – 19 April 2004) was a Scottish football player and coach. He is mainly remembered for his time with Celtic, where he was the goalkeeper in the ''Lisbon Lions'' team that won the European Cup in 1967. ...

(son) * Leslie Skene, Clyde Skene (brother) * Doug Smith, Dave Smith (brother), Hugh Smith (brother) * James Smith, Robert Smith (brother) * Jimmy Smith, Joe Smith (brother) * Mattha Smith, Gordon Smith (grandson) *

Nicol Smith Nicol Smith (25 December 1873 – 6 January 1905) was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers. Biography Born in Darvel, Ayrshire, Smith played as a fullback for local sides Vale of Irvine, Royal Albert and Darvel, earning junior inter ...

, Jimmy Smith (son) *

Peter Somers Peter Somers (3 June 1878 – 27 November 1914) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for Celtic,

, Bill Somers (son), John Somers (son) *

John Souttar John Francis Souttar (born 25 September 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Rangers and the Scotland national team. He previously played for Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian before joining ...

Harry Souttar Harry James Souttar (born 22 October 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for side Sheffield United, on loan from club Leicester City. Born in Scotland, he plays for the Australia national team. Born in Scotland, Sou ...

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Archie Stark Archibald McPherson Stark (December 21, 1897 – May 27, 1985) was a soccer player who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and early 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twe ...

Tommy Stark Thomas Walter Stark (January 8, 1895 – February 14, 1964) was a soccer player who played as a right half. He spent several seasons in both the National Association Football League and the first American Soccer League. Born in Scotland, Stark ea ...

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Gordon Strachan Gordon David Strachan ( born 9 February 1957) is a Scottish former football coach and player who is currently Technical Director of Dundee. He played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Sc ...

Gavin Strachan Gavin David Strachan (born 23 December 1978) is a Scottish professional association football coach, and former player and sports journalist. He is currently a first team coach at Scottish Premiership club Celtic, and he was assistant manager at ...

(son), Craig Strachan (son), Luke Strachan (grandson) * David Steele, David Shaw (grandson) *

Paul Sturrock Paul Whitehead Sturrock (born 10 October 1956) is a Scottish former football coach and former player. As a player, Sturrock spent his entire senior career with Dundee United, making more than five hundred appearances between 1974 and 1989. He w ...

Blair Sturrock Blair David Sturrock (born 25 August 1981) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward. His previous clubs include Dundee United, Brechin City, Plymouth Argyle, Kidderminster Harriers, Rochdale, Swindon Town, AFC Bournem ...

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, Hollie Thomson (daughter) * Martin Tierney, Fergus Tierney (son) *

Willie Toner William Toner (18 December 1929 – 16 March 1999) was a Scottish football player and manager, who played for Celtic, Sheffield United, Kilmarnock, Hibernian and Ayr United. He represented the Scotland national football team twice, and later ...

, Kevin Toner (son)

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Steven Tweed Steven Tweed (born 8 August 1972) is a Scottish former footballer and manager. Tweed started his career in Scotland with Hibernian, for whom he made over 100 league appearances. He made his first move abroad in 1996 when he joined Greek side ...

(nephew) *

William Walker William Walker may refer to: Arts * William Walker (engraver) (1791–1867), mezzotint engraver of portrait of Robert Burns * William Sidney Walker (1795–1846), English Shakespearean critic * William Walker (composer) (1809–1875), American Bap ...

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Alexander Watson Hutton Alexander Watson Hutton (10 June 1853 – 9 March 1936) was a Scottish teacher and sportsman who is considered "The Father of Argentine football". In 1893 he founded the "Argentine Association Football League" (current Argentine Football Ass ...

Arnold Watson Hutton Arnold Pencliffe Watson Hutton (20 August 1886 – 29 July 1951) was an Argentine footballer who played as a striker for Alumni and Belgrano A.C. As an international, he played for the Argentina national team. Other sports practised by Hutto ...

(son) * Philip Watson,

Phil Watson Joseph Philippe Henri Watson (April 24, 1914 — February 1, 1991) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. He played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers between 1936 and 1948, and coached ...

(son) * David Weir,

Jensen Weir Jensen Guy Weir (born 31 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wigan Athletic. Weir began his career at Wigan Athletic, becoming the club's youngest ever player upon making his debut in November ...

(son) * Eddie White, John White (brother),

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(brother) * Willie White,

Jock White John White (27 August 1897 – 11 February 1986) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. He played for Albion Rovers and Heart of Midlothian (two spells) in his native country, and Leeds United in England.

(brother), Tom White (brother), James White (brother),Hall of Fame , Jock White (2018)
Heart of Midlothian FC Andrew Anderson (brother-in-law) *

Alex Willoughby Alex Willoughby (17 September 1944 – 14 July 2004) was a Scottish professional Association football, football forward who played for Rangers F.C., Rangers and Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen. Career Willoughby was born in Springburn, Glasgow, and edu ...

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(brother) * Hughie Wilson, Jock Wilson (son)Match programme

Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club, commonly known as Hearts, is a professional football club in Edinburgh, Scotland. The team competes in the , the top division of Scottish football. Hearts, the oldest football club in the Scottish capital, wa ...

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, David Winters (brother – also husband of Suzanne Grant, above) *

Eddie Wolecki Black Edward Wolecki Black (born 13 March 1965) is a Scottish football player and manager. He was director of football at West of Scotland Football League club Gartcairn Juniors and has also previously managed Forfar West End, Lochee United, Montr ...

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Jocky Wright John Wright (4 February 1873 – 1946) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers and The Wednesday, and the Southern League for Plymouth Argyle, Watford and Southend United. He was an inside forward. ...

, Billy Wright (son),

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(nephew) * Alex Young, Jason Young (son) *

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, Willie McLean (grandson),

Jim McLean James Yuille McLean (2 August 1937 – 26 December 2020) was a Scottish football player, manager and director. He managed Dundee United between 1971 and 1993, becoming the longest-serving and most successful manager in the club's history, winni ...

(grandson),

Tommy McLean Thomas McLean Jr. (born 2 June 1947) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. McLean played for Kilmarnock, Rangers and Scotland as a midfielder. He managed Morton, Motherwell, Hearts, Raith Rovers and Dundee United. E ...

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