Dave MacFarlane (16 January 1967 – 30 October 2013) was a Scottish professional football player who is best known for his time with Kilmarnock. MacFarlane began his career with Ayr United Boys Club before joining

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. Whilst at Ibrox he made seven league appearances and picked up a winner's medal in October 1986 when he came on as a second-half substitute in Rangers 2–1 win over

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in the Scottish League Cup Final. MacFarlane also had loan spells with Kilmarnock and Dundee, before joining the former on a permanent basis in 1988. He spent nearly two seasons at

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. A brief spell with

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followed before MacFarlane moved to the junior leagues to Glenafton Athletic, who were managed by Scottish former international goalkeeper

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. He became a regular pick for the junior side and played in three consecutive

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finals, winning the trophy in 1992.

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* 1967 births 2013 deaths Footballers from Irvine, North Ayrshire Rangers F.C. players Dundee F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Kilmarnock F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players Scottish men's footballers Scottish Football League players Glenafton Athletic F.C. players Scottish expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in Australia Caroline Springs George Cross FC players Scottish expatriate sportspeople in Australia {{scotland-footy-midfielder-1960s-stub