Ronald Michael Glavin was born on 27 March 1951 and is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a midfielder.
12 Facts About Ronnie Glavin
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Ronnie Glavin played for Partick Thistle, Celtic, Barnsley, Belenenses, Barnsley, Farsley Celtic, Stockport County, Cowdenbeath and St Louis Steamers.
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Ronnie Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining Celtic in 1974.
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Ronnie Glavin joined Barnsley on 7 June 1979, then under the management of Allan Clarke.
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Ronnie Glavin became a favourite with Barnsley supporters with his outstanding skilful play and prolific scoring from midfield.
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Ronnie Glavin is widely regarded as one of Barnsley's all-time greats.
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Ronnie Glavin moved to Portuguese club Belenenses in 1984, but returned to Barnsley for a brief spell as a player-coach within a year.
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Ronnie Glavin won a Scotland cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against Sweden in April 1977.
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Ronnie Glavin began his management career at Frickley Athletic in 1991, before moving on to Emley in 1994.
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Ronnie Glavin returned to Barnsley as first team coach in the summer of 2003, but left after four months following a takeover.
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Ronnie Glavin took over as manager at Worksop Town, replacing Steve Ludlam, but returned to Emley, now renamed Wakefield in September 2007.
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On 13 October 2010, it was announced that Ronnie Glavin had stepped down from first team management duties to concentrate on a new role as director of youth development.