Danny McGrain

Scottish footballer and coach

Danny McGrain - Scottish footballer and coach
Born

May 1st, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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Played as a right-back for Celtic and the Scotland national team. McGrain's career at Celtic spanned from 1967 to 1987, where he made over 600 appearances. He contributed to nine league titles and won the European Cup in 1967. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, including a role in the youth academy at Celtic.

Won European Cup with Celtic in 1967

Made over 600 appearances for Celtic

Played 62 times for Scotland national team

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