David Baikie (born 11 August 1953) is a Scottish former

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manager.

Career

Arbroath

His began management in the

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with

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in 1997. He led the club from bottom of the Third Division to promotion, before resigning over a lack of funding in 2000.

Tayport

Baikie returned to the junior ranks to manage

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Cowdenbeath

Baikie returned to the

in 2004 as manager of

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. He lost his job the following year, however, when he was charged with an assault outside a bar in

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East Fife

Baikie was appointed manager of East Fife in 2006 during a turbulent period in the club's history. Despite this led the side to the

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championship the next season. The club stabilised under his leadership and Baikie won a manager of the month award during the 2008–09 season. However, in April 2009 the club announced the resignation of Baikie as manager.

Linlithgow Rose

Baikie subsequently took charge of

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club

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and led them to their 2010

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final victory.

sacked boss David Baikie after they lost to Bonnyrigg. Baikie, who only 18 months ago led the club to Scottish Cup glory, was forced out the door with assistants Graeme Irons and Derek Carr.

Honours

Arbroath *

: promotion 1997–98 East Fife *

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: 2007–08 *

: 2007–08 Linlithgow Rose *

: 2009–10

References

Living people 1953 births Scottish men's footballers Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish football managers Scottish Junior Football Association managers Arbroath F.C. managers Cowdenbeath F.C. managers East Fife F.C. managers Scottish Football League managers Tayport F.C. managers Linlithgow Rose F.C. managers Men's association football players not categorized by position {{Scotland-footy-bio-stub