Derek Whiteford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Derek Whiteford

Scottish football manager

Date of Birth: 13-May-1947

Place of Birth: Salsburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Derek Whiteford (born 13 May 1947 in Salsburgh) was a Scottish football player and manager.
He played for Hibernian, Airdrie, Dumbarton and Falkirk.Whiteford started his senior career with Hibernian, but was soon given a free transfer.
He signed for Airdrie and served the club with distinction, making over 400 appearances, including the 1975 Scottish Cup Final.After retiring as a player, he managed Albion Rovers, Dumbarton and then Airdrie.
Whiteford resigned as Airdrie manager in 1987 because he lost enjoyment for the game, and decided to concentrate on his then principal career as a physical education teacher.Whiteford died in 2002, aged 54.