David Provan (footballer, born 1956)
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For the Rangers player of the 1960s, see David Provan (footballer, born 1941).
David Alexander Provan (born 8 May 1956) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Kilmarnock, Celtic and Scotland. While playing for Celtic, Provan won four Premier Division medals, two Scottish Cups and one League Cup.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Alexander Provan | ||
Date of birth | (1956-05-08) 8 May 1956 (age 67) | ||
Place of birth | Gourock, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
Port Glasgow | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1974–1978 | Kilmarnock | 120 | (9) |
1978–1987 | Celtic | 206 | (28) |
Total | 326 | (37) | |
International career | |||
1976 | Scotland u21 | 1 | (0) |
1978 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (0) |
1979–1982 | Scotland | 10 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He earned ten international caps and scored one goal for Scotland, and was a non-playing member of their 1982 World Cup squad. Provan also represented the Scottish League.[1]
Provan retired in 1987 after he began to suffer from ME.[2] He has since worked in the media.