Hamish Mackie French (born 7 February 1964) is a Scottish former

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player and coach. He played for Dundee United, Dunfermline Athletic,

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and Cowdenbeath.

Career

Playing

Hamish French was born in Methlick,

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. A product of the Scottish Highland Football League, French commenced his professional football career as a midfielder or forward with Keith FC of the Highland League. After several seasons with Keith FC, French signed for Dundee United in 1987, but his career there was disrupted by injuries. He later went on to play for Dunfermline Athletic between 1991 and 2000 before finishing his career with spells at

and Cowdenbeath.

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* * Living people 1964 births People from Formartine Scottish men's footballers Dundee United F.C. players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. non-playing staff Keith F.C. players Highland Football League players Men's association football midfielders Footballers from Aberdeenshire {{Scotland-footy-forward-1960s-stub