David Hay
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David Hay is a former Scottish footballer. After completing secondary education at St Mirin's Academy
in Paisley he signed for Celtic
in 1966 and became one of the so called 'Quality Street Kids', the great Celtic reserve team that also included players such as Kenny Dalglish
, Lou Macari
, Danny McGrain
and George Connelly, who eventually took the places of the ageing Lisbon Lions
.
Hay made his league debut on 6 March 1968 against Aberdeen going on to make 230 appearances for Celtic scoring 12 goals, winning 5 League Championships, 3 Scottish Cups and 1 League Cup. After playing for Scotland
in the 1974 World Cup
in West Germany, he was transferred to Chelsea
following a dispute with Celtic. In 1979 a serious knee injury forced him to retire from the game as a player. He had also suffered problems with a detached retina and eventually lost full vision in his right eye. He won a total 27 caps for Scotland.
His first venture into football management was when he took over the reins at Motherwell
in 1981 following Ally MacLeod
. He succeeded Billy McNeill
as Celtic manager in 1983 winning the Scottish Cup
in 1985 and the Scottish Premier League
in dramatic fashion in 1986. Celtic won their final game 5-0 against St Mirren at Love Street but needed Hearts
, who were league leaders and favourites to lift the trophy, to lose to Dundee
at Dens Park
. Albert Kidd
secured the victory for Dundee with two goals and Celtic were crowned surprise champions. Hay made way for Billy McNeill
to return to the Celtic managership in 1987.
Hay was manager at Livingston in season 2003-04, having previously been co-manager with Jim Leishman
and General Manager, taking over from Marcio Maximo Barcellos
after just 9 games of the season, he then went on to win the Scottish League Cup
while the club was in administration. He was released at the end of the season to be replaced by Allan Preston
, one of his first team coaches, by new chairman, Pearse Flynn of the Lionheart Consortium. He was later appointed manager of Dunfermline Athletic, joining Jim Leishman, another former Livingston manager. Hay proved one of the least popular managers in the club's history, and was sacked near the end of the season with the club looking certain to be relegated from the Scottish Premier League - although in the event his former manager, Leishman managed to prevent relegation in the few remaining games.
Hay rejoined Livingston on 16 June 2008 in an advisory role. He briefly became interim manager at Livingston in 2009 after Paul Hegarty
was suspended by the club.
St Mirin's Academy
St Mirin's Academy was a Roman Catholic senior secondary school for boys founded in 1922 in Paisley, Scotland and dedicated to St Mirin, the patron saint of the town and of the Diocese of Paisley. The original buildings were located in East Buchanan Street next to St Mirin's Church. In 1933 the...
in Paisley he signed for Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in 1966 and became one of the so called 'Quality Street Kids', the great Celtic reserve team that also included players such as Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish
Kenneth Mathieson "Kenny" Dalglish MBE is a Scottish former footballer and the current manager of Liverpool F.C.. In a 22-year playing career, he played for two club teams, Celtic and Liverpool, winning numerous honours with both. He is the most capped Scottish player, with 102 appearances, and...
, Lou Macari
Lou Macari
Luigi "Lou" Macari is a Scottish former footballer and football manager of Italian descent.-Playing career:...
, Danny McGrain
Danny McGrain
For the former Clyde F.C. footballer, see Danny McGrain Daniel Fergus "Danny" McGrain is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Celtic F.C. in defence. He made 657 appearances scoring 8 goals...
and George Connelly, who eventually took the places of the ageing Lisbon Lions
Lisbon Lions
The Lisbon Lions is the nickname given to the Celtic team that won the European Cup at the Estádio Nacional in Lisbon, Portugal on 25 May 1967, defeating Internazionale 2–1. All the members of this team were born within 30 miles of Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic's style was the antithesis of the...
.
Hay made his league debut on 6 March 1968 against Aberdeen going on to make 230 appearances for Celtic scoring 12 goals, winning 5 League Championships, 3 Scottish Cups and 1 League Cup. After playing for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
in the 1974 World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
in West Germany, he was transferred to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
following a dispute with Celtic. In 1979 a serious knee injury forced him to retire from the game as a player. He had also suffered problems with a detached retina and eventually lost full vision in his right eye. He won a total 27 caps for Scotland.
His first venture into football management was when he took over the reins at Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
in 1981 following Ally MacLeod
Ally MacLeod
Alistair Reid MacLeod was a Scottish professional football player. He is perhaps better known for his time as a football manager, which included being in charge of Scotland at the 1978 FIFA World Cup....
. He succeeded Billy McNeill
Billy McNeill
William "Billy" McNeill MBE is a former Scottish footballer and manager. He is best known for captaining Celtic to the European Cup triumph in 1967 and he later went on to manage the club. He is now the official Club Ambassador at Celtic....
as Celtic manager in 1983 winning the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
in 1985 and the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in dramatic fashion in 1986. Celtic won their final game 5-0 against St Mirren at Love Street but needed Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, who were league leaders and favourites to lift the trophy, to lose to Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
at Dens Park
Dens Park
Dens Park is a football stadium located on Dens Road in Dundee, Scotland. The stadium is the home of Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 12,085...
. Albert Kidd
Albert Kidd
Albert Kidd is a Scottish former football player who now lives in Australia. He is best known in Scottish football for scoring two goals for Dundee against Hearts on the final day of the 1985–86 season to deny Hearts the championship.Going into the final day of the 1985–86 season,...
secured the victory for Dundee with two goals and Celtic were crowned surprise champions. Hay made way for Billy McNeill
Billy McNeill
William "Billy" McNeill MBE is a former Scottish footballer and manager. He is best known for captaining Celtic to the European Cup triumph in 1967 and he later went on to manage the club. He is now the official Club Ambassador at Celtic....
to return to the Celtic managership in 1987.
Hay was manager at Livingston in season 2003-04, having previously been co-manager with Jim Leishman
Jim Leishman
Jim 'Leish' Leishman MBE, is a former professional footballer and current director of football of Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic.-Playing:...
and General Manager, taking over from Marcio Maximo Barcellos
Marcio Maximo
Márcio Máximo Barcellos is a Brazilian football manager.-Career:Máximo was a member of Brazil's under-17 and under-20 sides coach staff from 1992 until 1993. The teams included the future stars like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho...
after just 9 games of the season, he then went on to win the Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
while the club was in administration. He was released at the end of the season to be replaced by Allan Preston
Allan Preston
Allan Preston is a retired Scottish professional footballer and manager. He is currently a radio sports pundit for BBC Scotland.- Playing career :...
, one of his first team coaches, by new chairman, Pearse Flynn of the Lionheart Consortium. He was later appointed manager of Dunfermline Athletic, joining Jim Leishman, another former Livingston manager. Hay proved one of the least popular managers in the club's history, and was sacked near the end of the season with the club looking certain to be relegated from the Scottish Premier League - although in the event his former manager, Leishman managed to prevent relegation in the few remaining games.
Hay rejoined Livingston on 16 June 2008 in an advisory role. He briefly became interim manager at Livingston in 2009 after Paul Hegarty
Paul Hegarty
Paul Anthony "Heggie" Hegarty is a Scottish former football player, who was captain of Dundee United during their most successful era in the 1970s and 1980s and won eight international caps for Scotland...
was suspended by the club.