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Derek McWilliams

b. 1966

Scottish footballer (born 1966)

Association football player
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About Derek McWilliams

Born 1966. Derek McWilliams is a British association football player.

Derek McWilliams (born 16 January 1966 in Broxburn) is a Scottish footballer, who played for Hibernian, Broxburn Athletic, Dundee, Stirling Albion, Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic, Partick Thistle, Clydebank, East Stirlingshire, East Fife and Airdrieonians. McWilliams notably made a starting appearance in the 1991 Scottish League Cup Final during his spell with Dunfermline, facing his former club Hibernian. He is currently the assistant manager of Broxburn Athletic.

Managerial career In 2017, McWilliams was appointed Co-Manager of Livingston U20 squad along with Steve Pittman. The pair left the position in 2020.

McWilliams was appointed as Steve Pittman's assistant manager at Broxburn Athletic in January 2023. He left the role in September 2025 following the appointment of new manager, John Millar.

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1966, Broxburn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom

People in Derek McWilliams's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Steve Pittman
b. 1967
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b. 1966
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Derek McWilliams?

Scottish footballer (born 1966)

When was Derek McWilliams born?

Derek McWilliams was born on 16 January 1966 in Broxburn.

What is Derek McWilliams's occupation?

Derek McWilliams is an association football player.

What nationality is Derek McWilliams?

Derek McWilliams is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Derek McWilliams

· Wikidata: Q5262192

· DBpedia: Derek McWilliams

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