Derek McKay (13 December 1948 – 20 April 2008) was a Scottish
footballer
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who played as a
right winger
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.
Biography
Derek McKay was born in Banff, Aberdeenshire, on the Moray Firth Coast. McKay began his career with his local Banff based, part-time professional club, Deveronvale FC of the Scottish Highland Football League.
As an 18-year-old McKay transferred to Scottish First Division Football League Club, Dundee FC. He featured in a dozen Dundee league matches.
He next moved to
Aberdeen
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Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Celtic
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Sports Foot ...
. Known afterwards as 'Cup-tie McKay', he left
Pittodrie
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just three matches later after a row over bonuses for the Cup Final.
He next had brief spells in England with
Crystal Palace
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and Barrow.
McKay moved back into the Highland Football League with short spells at Elgin City and Buckie Thistle. He then moved abroad to play in South Africa,
Hong Kong
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and Australia where he settled and worked in the Mail Room of a local hospital in
Perth
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.
McKay died on 20 April 2008 from a
heart attack
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while on holiday in
Thailand
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.
Career statistics
Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Honours
;Aberdeen
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Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,1969–70