Quick Facts
Biography
Alan McKay is a former Scottish football player and coach.
He played for Third Lanark, Motherwell and Dumbarton throughout his career. In both the First and Second Divisions. After retiring he worked as a coach with Dumbarton for five years.
Early life and career
McKay was born in Glasgow and supported Rangers growing up.
Career
McKay started his career with Third Lanark in 1963. The club were relegated to the Second Division in his second season. He played 71 times scoring twice before moving to Motherwell after Thirds went bust in 1967. He stayed there for two years, making 39 appearances and won the Second Division in his second season with the club. After being released by Motherwell McKay moved to Dumbarton where he played until retiring in 1974. He played 106 times there, scoring twice and won the Second Division in his third season with the club. While at Dumbarton he played with many notable players such as Murdo MacLeod, John Cushley, Willie Wallace and Ian Wallace
Coachin career
He was a coach at Dumbarton for five years after retiring, working as reserve and youth coach as well as scouting the opposition for manager Alex Wright, who described his work as "invaluable" to the club in their attempts to challenge the Old Firm.
Personal life
McKay worked in insurance and as a salesmen during his playing career. After retiring he worked as an insurance broker before going on to found his own company.