George Rennie Hill (21 March 1921 – 1 October 2002) was a Scottish football player and manager, who played for Dundee and East Fife in the 1940s and 1950s. Hill played for Dundee in the 1952 Scottish Cup Final, which they lost 4–0 to Motherwell. In 1956, Hill became the first manager of Montrose.[4] He held this position until 1959, when he was succeeded by Norman Christie.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Rennie Hill[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1921[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1 October 2002 (aged 80)[3] | ||
| Place of death | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dundee North End | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1940–1955 | Dundee | 87 | (11) |
| 1955–1956 | East Fife | 27 | (5) |
| Total | 114 | (16) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1956–1959 | Montrose | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "George Rennie Hill birth record". Scotland's People. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "George Hill". Dee Archive. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "George Rennie Hill death record". Scotland's People. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ a b Inglis, Forbes (2004). "History of Montrose FC". www.montrosefc.co.uk. Montrose FC. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
The same year that they were admitted to the League [1956] the Club appointed former Dundee winger George 'Pud' Hill as its first manager. One of the new manager's signing was Ronnie Cross, whose service to the Club would be considerable, not just as a whole hearted player, but eventually as a scout with a real 'eye' for talent. The Gable Endies found life in 'B' Division a struggle and it was not until Norman Christie replaced Hill for season 1959-60 that matters began to improve.
External links
edit- George Hill at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database