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Craig Brown

Scottish footballer and manager (1940-2023) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 82

James Craig Brown was a Scottish professional football player and manager. After his playing career with Rangers, Dundee and Falkirk was curtailed by a series of knee injuries, Brown entered management with Clyde in 1977. He then coached various Scotland youth teams until he was appointed Scotland manager in 1993.

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Career 4

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Falkirk F.C.1967-1971
Falkirk F.C.1965-1967421
Dundee F.C.1960-1965782
Rangers F.C.1959-1961

Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire1999

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He held this position until 2001, the longest tenure for a Scotland manager, and they qualified for the UEFA Euro 1996 and 1998 FIFA World Cup tournaments. He later managed Preston North End, Motherwell and Aberdeen. He retired from management in 2013 and was appointed a non-executive director of Aberdeen.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2023 · aged 82