Background
Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Blair grew up in Bedworth, Warwickshire, and was educated at Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the town.
Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Blair grew up in Bedworth, Warwickshire, and was educated at Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the town.
He also played top-flight football at Aston Villa (in two separate spells) and Sheffield Wednesday, respectively, and on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He also appeared for Barnsley and Northampton Town before playing in Malta for Naxxar Lions later returning to England to play for a number of non-league teams, including Kidderminster Harriers. In 1989 he opened a small chain of self-named shops across Coventry, selling sports clothing, sports goods, and school uniforms.
The business was acquired by Sporting Success Limited in 2007 and the stores continue to trade in 2012 He is currently working as a scout for Stoke City.
As a player
Aston Villa
1981/82 European Cup.