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Derek Johnstone
Scottish footballer and manager / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Derek Joseph Johnstone (born 4 November 1953) is a Scottish former football player and manager.
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![]() Johnstone at Schipol Airport while travelling with the Rangers squad, 1978 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Derek Joseph Johnstone[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1953-11-04) 4 November 1953 (age 70) | ||
Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender / Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1970–1983 | Rangers | 350 | (131) |
1983–1985 | Chelsea | 4 | (0) |
1983 | → Dundee United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
1985–1986 | Rangers | 19 | (1) |
1986–1987 | Partick Thistle | 4 | (0) |
Total | 377 | (132) | |
International career | |||
1973–1979 | Scotland | 14 | (2) |
1973–1974 | Scottish Football League XI[2] | 2 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1986–1987 | Partick Thistle | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Johnstone played mainly for Rangers winning 14 major trophies during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield. Uniquely, he was selected to play in defence, midfield, and attack for Scotland.