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
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 edit

  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.