Frank McDougall
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Frank McDougall is a retired Scottish association football player who played as a striker for Clydebank
, St. Mirren
and Aberdeen
in the 1970s and 1980s.
. McDougall became the top scorer in the Scottish Football League
in 1985 as Aberdeen won the league. He became the fourth Aberdeen player after George Hamilton
, Billy Willamson
and Eric Black
to score three or more goals in a single game against Celtic. He had to retire prematurely due to injury in 1987.
Clydebank F.C.
Clydebank Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, near Yoker. The present club, formed in 2003, is a member of the Scottish Junior Football Association, and currently plays in West Super League Premier Division...
, St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
and Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in the 1970s and 1980s.
Early career
He was bought by St. Mirren from Clydebank in 1979 for £150,000, which was a record transfer between two Scottish clubs at the time.Aberdeen
He moved to Aberdeen in 1984 to replace Mark McGheeMark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
. McDougall became the top scorer in the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
in 1985 as Aberdeen won the league. He became the fourth Aberdeen player after George Hamilton
George Hamilton (footballer)
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, Billy Willamson
Billy Williamson (footballer)
William Davidson 'Billy' Williamson from is a Scottish ex-professional footballer who played for Kirkconnel F.C., Aberdeen F.C., Dundee United and Dundee. Williamson played in two Scottish League Cup Finals winning the trophy once.- Career :...
and Eric Black
Eric Black
Eric Black is a former professional football player who played for Aberdeen and Metz. He played in attack. He won 2 international caps for Scotland. He was caretaker manager at Birmingham City following the departure of Steve Bruce. He is currently caretaker manager at Sunderland A.F.C...
to score three or more goals in a single game against Celtic. He had to retire prematurely due to injury in 1987.