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18 Facts About Kieran McAnespie

1.

Kieran Liam McAnespie was born on 11 September 1979 and is a football manager and former player.

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Kieran McAnespie graduated from the youth ranks at St Johnstone, making his first team debut against Clydebank on 4 February 1997.

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Kieran McAnespie made one further appearance that season as Saints won promotion to the Premier Division.

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In 1998, Kieran McAnespie was one of four younger players asked to accompany the Scotland national side to the 1998 FIFA World Cup to gain experience.

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Kieran McAnespie was already a member of the Scotland U21 side and Craig Brown's idea was designed to ease the transition of younger players into the full national side.

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Kieran McAnespie would recall his disappointment at his loan spell at Bournemouth.

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Kieran McAnespie left Falkirk in October 2004 to return to St Johnstone, before joining Ayr United in January 2006.

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Kieran McAnespie rejected Ayr's offer to re-sign in the summer and instead joined Alloa Athletic.

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On 21 June 2007, Kieran McAnespie was sold by Alloa to Greenock Morton for a five figure fee.

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Sadly for Kieran McAnespie, he injured himself again after only one game for Dumbarton so spent most of his time at the Rock on the sidelines.

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On 4 April 2014, Kieran McAnespie left Stirling Albion due to work commitments.

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Kieran McAnespie signed for Junior side Kilbirnie Ladeside in July 2014.

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Kieran McAnespie then moved onto Petershill before a coaching stint at Glenafton.

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Kieran McAnespie was unveiled as player-manager of Clydebank in 2017, making 12 appearances for The Bankies before resigning in 2019.

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Kieran McAnespie was a coach at junior club Glenafton in 2016.

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Kieran McAnespie coached at Darvel from 2021 until June 2022.

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On 19 January 2017, Kieran McAnespie was appointed manager of Clydebank.

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Kieran McAnespie resigned in 2021 before taking up a coaching role at Darvel later in the year.