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Hamish McAlpine (Hamish Robert McAlpine) was born on 21 January, 1948 in Kilspindie, Scotland, is a Scottish footballer. Discover Hamish McAlpine's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

Popular As Hamish Robert McAlpine
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Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 21 January 1948
Birthday 21 January
Birthplace Kilspindie, Scotland
Nationality Scotland

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Timeline

1946

His father, Ian McAlpine, was a promising footballer whose career was disrupted by the Second World War, although he did sign for Dundee in 1946 and played for their reserve team.

Although his father had been a centre forward, Hamish always played as a goalkeeper from primary school onwards.

As a teenager, he played in goal for Butterburn Youth Club.

1948

Hamish Robert McAlpine (born 21 January 1948) is a retired Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

1966

He played for Dundee United for twenty years, between 1966 and 1986.

Whilst with the club, he won the Scottish Football League title once and the Scottish League Cup twice.

McAlpine played junior football for Dundee North End prior to signing provisionally for Dundee United in June 1966.

1967

He combined part-time football with a job at United chairman George Fox's accountancy firm until signing a professional contract in the close season of 1967.

Initially third choice goalkeeper behind Donald Mackay and Sandy Davie, McAlpine spent most of the 1967-68 season on loan to Montrose, and came close to signing for them permanently.

1968

Returning to United, he made his debut appearance for the first team in a pre-season friendly against Hartlepool in August 1968.

Davie left the club in October 1968, which made McAlpine second choice.

1969

Following an injury to Mackay, he made his competitive debut for Dundee United on 8 March 1969, in a 1–0 defeat against Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle.

That proved to be his only appearance that season, and he missed most of the following season following an operation for ligament damage.

1970

In October 1970, McAlpine came on as a substitute for the injured Mackay in a Fairs Cup tie against Sparta Prague to make his European debut and only his second competitive appearance overall.

That proved to be a breakthrough for McAlpine, who went to make thirty appearances in all competitions that season and establish himself as first choice.

1972

Mackay was allowed to leave the club in 1972 by new manager Jim McLean, who brought back Davie as competition.

1974

McAlpine was still in the team until knee surgery ruled him out for a spell in 1974, which meant Davie played in United's first Scottish Cup final appearance.

Davie's subsequent departure left McAlpine as the club's undisputed first choice goalkeeper, a position he would retain for the next decade.

1976

In 1976, United were struggling to avoid relegation and had missed several penalties.

McAlpine volunteered to take over as penalty taker, scoring on his first attempt against Hibernian in the penultimate match of the season.

Another McAlpine penalty, in the final match away to Rangers, was missed, but United retained their Premier Division status with a goalless draw.

McAlpine scored twice more during the 1976-77 season, but was relieved of penalty duties after further misses.

He later came close to scoring another United goal, hitting the bar with a shot whilst playing outfield in a reserve match.

McAlpine's carefree attitude sometimes put him in conflict with his disciplinarian manager.

In his autobiography, McLean describes his frustration with McAlpine's unwillingness to undertake specialist goalkeeping training, saying, "Hamish McAlpine was the one player who was able to destroy single-handedly everything I have ever thought or believed about the game of football".

1977

In 1977, he set a club record by not conceding a goal for 615 minutes of play.

He was also building a reputation for eccentricity and becoming a cult favourite with United supporters, often leaving his penalty area to take on opponents.

1979

The pair's most serious disagreement occurred in 1979, resulting in McAlpine being sent home from a tournament in Japan.

McAlpine was suspended by the club and temporarily replaced by former England goalkeeper Peter Bonetti.

Having won his place back from Bonetti, McAlpine was part of the United side that reached the club's first ever Scottish League Cup final in December 1979.

After a goalless draw against Aberdeen, a 3–0 replay win at Dundee's Dens Park gave the club their first ever major trophy.

A year later, United were again at Dens in the League Cup Final, this time facing local rivals Dundee.

After another 3–0 victory for United, club captain Paul Hegarty was about to collect the trophy when he stepped aside, instead ushering McAlpine forward to receive it, in recognition of his service to the club.

Later the same season, the goalkeeper made his first appearance in a Scottish Cup Final, against Rangers.

With the match goalless, McAlpine saved a last minute penalty to secure a replay, but United lost the second game 4–1.

1981

In addition, Sturrock finished in third place for the Scottish Writers' award in 1981.

1983

Among numerous cup runs in European football he played in the 1983-84 European Cup semi-final.

He ended his playing career with spells at Raith Rovers and Arbroath.

1985

McAlpine represented Scotland at under-21 international level and was named SFWA Footballer of the Year in 1985.

McAlpine was born in the village of Kilspindie, Perthshire.