Alan McKay


Alan MacKay is a former Scottish football player and coach.
He played for Third Lanark, Motherwell and Dumbarton throughout his career. In both the First and Second Divisions. After retiring, he worked as a coach with Dumbarton for five years.

Early life and career

MacKay was born in Glasgow and supported Rangers growing up.

Career

MacKay started his career with Third Lanark in 1963. The club were relegated to the Second Division in his second season. He played 71 times scoring twice before moving to Motherwell after Thirds went bust in 1967. He stayed there for two years, making 39 appearances and won the Second Division in his second season with the club. After being released by Motherwell MacKay moved to Dumbarton where he played until retiring in 1974. He played 106 times there, scoring twice and won the Second Division in his third season with the club. While at Dumbarton he played with many notable players such as Murdo MacLeod, John Cushley, Willie Wallace and Ian Wallace

Coaching career

He was a coach at Dumbarton for five years after retiring, working as reserve and youth coach as well as scouting the opposition for manager Alex Wright, who described his work as "invaluable" to the club in their attempts to challenge the Old Firm.

Personal life

MacKay worked in insurance and as a salesman during his playing career. After retiring, he worked as an insurance broker before founding his own company.