Derek Trail (born in Leith, 2 January 1946) is a Scottish former professional footballer.[2] He started his career at Tynecastle Athletic before signing for Rangers for whom he made 4 first-team appearances between 1963 and 1966. Later clubs included Falkirk, Workington and Hartlepool United.[3] After a spell in Australia with Sutherland he returned to Scotland where he ended his career with first Meadowbank Thistle and then Alloa Athletic.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek John Falconer Trail[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Leith, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tynecastle Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1966 | Rangers | 4 | (0) |
| 1966–1967 | Falkirk | 2 | (0) |
| 1967–1969 | Workington | 44 | (5) |
| 1969–1970 | Hartlepool United | 39 | (2) |
| Sutherland | ? | (?) | |
| 1974–1975 | Meadowbank Thistle | 4 | (0) |
| 1975–1976 | Alloa Athletic | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "Derek Trail". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Speers, Alan (23 July 1971). "Trail to Play for Auburn". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Derek Trail". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 November 2013.