Roy Aitken

Scottish football manager and defender

Roy Aitken - Scottish football manager and defender
Born

November 24th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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Played as a central defender for clubs including Aberdeen and Celtic, winning numerous league titles and cups. Served as captain for Aberdeen, leading the team to victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. Transitioned into management, holding various positions including manager of the Scottish national under-21 team and assisting at clubs like Birmingham City and Celtic.

Captained Aberdeen to the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup

Won multiple Scottish league titles with Celtic

Managed Scottish national under-21 team

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