Derek Hamilton
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Derek Hamilton is a Scottish
former football player, known for playing for St. Mirren.
in 1958. He joined Aberdeen from junior club Beith Juniors
in 1978 and spent five years at Aberdeen. He joined St. Mirren in 1983, where he spent six years and was part of the team which won the 1987 Scottish Cup Final
. On leaving St. Mirren in 1989, he had spells at Stranraer and Morton. He returned to Junior football with Irvine Meadow, and retired in 1995.
Scotland
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former football player, known for playing for St. Mirren.
Playing career
Derek Hamilton was born in KilwinningKilwinning
Kilwinning is a historic town in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is known as The Crossroads of Ayrshire. The 2001 Census recorded it as having a population of 15,908.-History:...
in 1958. He joined Aberdeen from junior club Beith Juniors
Beith Juniors F.C.
Beith Juniors Football Club are a junior football club operating in Scotland. They compete in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region, and play at Bellsdale Park in the town of Beith in North Ayrshire....
in 1978 and spent five years at Aberdeen. He joined St. Mirren in 1983, where he spent six years and was part of the team which won the 1987 Scottish Cup Final
1987 Scottish Cup Final
The 1987 Scottish Cup Final was played between St. Mirren and Dundee United at Hampden Park on 16 May 1987.Underdogs St Mirren won the game 1–0, with a goal by Ian Ferguson. It was their third Scottish Cup win in their 110 year history....
. On leaving St. Mirren in 1989, he had spells at Stranraer and Morton. He returned to Junior football with Irvine Meadow, and retired in 1995.