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Derek O'Connor (footballer, born 1955)

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Derek O'Connor
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-01-08) 8 January 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Edinburgh Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1976 East Fife 61 (17)
1976–1979 St Johnstone 62 (23)
1979–1984 Heart of Midlothian 127 (47)
1982Berwick Rangers (loan) 10 (6)
1984Meadowbank Thistle (loan) 6 (1)
1984–1985 Dunfermline Athletic 9 (1)
1985 Brechin City 7 (1)
1985–1987 Berwick Rangers 45 (12)
1987–1989 Broxburn Athletic
1989–1990 Penicuik Athletic
Total 327 (108)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Derek O'Connor (born 8 January 1955) is a Scottish footballer, who played as a forward for several Scottish clubs, including St Johnstone and Heart of Midlothian.[1]

O'Connor lives in Edinburgh with his wife Karen (married November 1974) has two daughters, Ashley (born 1981) and Jenna (born 1984) and six grandchildren.

References

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  1. ^ "Derek O'Connor". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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  • Derek O'Connor at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database