Seton Montgomery Airlie, also known as Jock Airlie (22 March 1920 – 12 May 2008) was a
Scottish professional
footballer
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who played as a
centre forward
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.
Career
Born in
Carmyle
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, Airlie played in Scotland, France and England for Greyfriars,
Celtic,
Cannes
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and
Worcester City
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club play in the Midland Football League, the ninth tier of English football. Established in 1902, the club play at Claines Lane.
Worcester City ...
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References
1920 births
2008 deaths
Scottish footballers
Celtic F.C. players
AS Cannes players
Worcester City F.C. players
Scottish Football League players
Association football forwards
Footballers from Glasgow
Scottish expatriate footballers
Expatriate footballers in France
Scottish expatriate sportspeople in France
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