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Graeme Sinclair

b. 1957

Scottish footballer (born 1957)

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About Graeme Sinclair

Born 1957. Graeme Sinclair is a British association football player.

James Graeme Sinclair (born 1 July 1957) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Dumbarton, Celtic, Manchester City and St Mirren. Sinclair man-marked Johan Cruyff when Celtic beat Ajax in a 1982–83 European Cup tie. Sinclair won a Scottish League Cup winner's medal in December 1982 when he played in the Celtic side that won 2-1 in the final against Rangers. In November 1984 his former Celtic manager Billy McNeill signed him on loan for Manchester City. He made his debut in a 4–1 League Cup defeat at Chelsea, but made just one league appearance, against Portsmouth, in which he was substituted at half-time.

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James Graeme Sinclair

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Graeme Sinclair?

Scottish footballer (born 1957)

When was Graeme Sinclair born?

Graeme Sinclair was born on 1 July 1957 in Paisley.

What is Graeme Sinclair's occupation?

Graeme Sinclair is an association football player.

What nationality is Graeme Sinclair?

Graeme Sinclair is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graeme Sinclair

· Wikidata: Q5592396

· DBpedia: Graeme Sinclair

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