| Alan Mackin |
 Alan James Mackin was born on Friday, 29th July, 1955, in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire. The 6' 3 (13st 0lbs) defender signed for Benny Rooney's Thistle in January, 1985, having most recently been with Falkirk. Aged 29, he made his debut appearance on Saturday, 19th January, 1985, in a 4-0 win away to Brechin City in the SFL First Division. Alan scored his only goal for Thistle on Saturday, 19th April, 1986, in a 2-1 defeat away to Forfar Athletic in the SFL First Division. He played his last game for the club on Saturday, 13th September, 1986, in a 5-2 defeat at home to Morton in the SFL First Division, having appeared as a Jag on 32 occasions. Alan's club-list included Kilwinning Rangers, Dumbarton, Renfrew, Queen's Park, Motherwell, Falkirk, Morton, Partick Thistle, East Stirlingshire, Alloa Athletic, Queen of the South and Clyde. |
 Arrived at Firhill from Falkirk in exchange for Jimmy Gilmour. A centre-half, he was tall and physical, but was never able to hold down a first-team place for any length of time. A successful businessman in his own right, while a player he offered to invest in the club, but the offer was not accepted. After his playing career he joined East Stirling as manager and remained at Firs Park as a director. |
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