Colin McNair

Colin John McNair (born 20 March 1969) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Falkirk, Motherwell and Dumbarton.[2]

Colin McNair
Personal information
Full name Colin John McNair
Date of birth 20 March 1969
Place of birth Glasgow
Playing position(s) Centre Half
Youth career
Bishopbriggs BC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1990 Falkirk 46 (4)
1989–1990 Motherwell 1 (1)
1990–1992 Dumbarton[1] 26 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McNair had a 25-year struggle with drug addiction, that led him to lose his career, home and spend time in prison. He later volunteered with Hamilton Academical to help people in similar situations.[3][4][5]

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. "Colin McNair: 'I blew being a top footballer for drugs'". BBC News. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  4. "Former professional footballer consumed over 558 litres of methadone". Daily Record. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  5. "Footballer's [sic] fight with drugs impresses Judge". Herald Scotland. 18 August 1993. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
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