Columb McKinley

Columb McKinley (24 August 1950 - 6 February 2021) was a Scottish footballer who played as a half back for Airdrie and Dumbarton.[2]

Columb McKinley
Personal information
Date of birth (1950-08-24)24 August 1950
Date of death 6 February 2021(2021-02-06) (aged 70)
Position(s) Half back
Youth career
Vale of Leven
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1975 Airdrie 64 (4)
1975–1978 Dumbarton[1] 62 (0)
Total 126 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McKinley began his career with Vale of Leven juniors before moving to Airdrieonians in 1969, after six years with the Broomfield club he then moved to Dumbarton in 1975 where he played a key part in the club's run to the 1976 Scottish Cup semi final against Heart of Midlothian, he quit the senior game in 1978 to return to Vale Of Leven Juniors.[3]

McKinley died on 6 February 2021 aged 70.[4]

References
  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  3. Columb McKinlay


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