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John "Jackie" Copland (born 21 March 1947 in Paisley) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a centre back. Copland spent most of his career with St Mirren (in two spells), Stranraer and Dundee United, retiring from football in 1983 after his second spell with the Buddies.

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Jackie Copland

Personal information
Full name	John Copland
Date of birth	(1947-03-21) 21 March 1947 (age 75)
Place of birth	Paisley, Scotland
Position(s)	Centre back
Youth career
	Kirklandneuk Juveniles
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1967–1968	St Mirren	2	(0)
1968–1969	Beith Juniors
1969–1970	Stranraer	34	(19)
1970–1976	Dundee United	144	(18)
1976–1983	St Mirren	201	(6)
National team
1974	Scottish League XI[1]	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Since retiring, Copland continued his association with St Mirren, working in various administrative roles.

He was inducted into the St Mirren Hall of Fame in 2016.

References

Sources

• Jackie Copland at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
• Caught in Time, Sunday Times (June 2005)

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