Background
He was born in Trumperton, Forfar, Scotland.
He was born in Trumperton, Forfar, Scotland.
His time at Huddersfield Town was interrupted by National service. He was an archetypal Scottish lad o" parts. As well as playing football he served an apprenticeship as a painter and decorator, undertook teacher training, became a lecturer in interior decorating at Northwich School of Art and then a senior lecturer at Huddersfield Polytechnic.
After gaining further qualifications he was awarded a degree in education at Leeds University and a Master"s degree at Sheffield University.