Ian McColl

John Miller "Ian" McColl (7 June 1927 – 25 October 2008) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played as a defender for Queen's Park and Rangers, while he also represented both the Scotland national team and the Scottish League. After retiring as a player, he managed the Scotland national team and English club Sunderland.

Early life Born in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, when he moved to Glasgow to study engineering at the University of Glasgow. He continued his studies after turning professional and later worked as a qualified engineer.

Playing career Rangers manager Bill Struth signed McColl in 1945. During his 15-year spell at Ibrox, he won six League championships, five Scottish Cups and two League Cups. He also won 14 caps for Scotland and represented the Scottish League XI.

Managerial career After his playing career, he quickly went into management. He was appointed manager of Scotland in 1960 and enjoyed a winning start, beating Northern Ireland 5–2 at Hampden Park. Under McColl's managership, Scotland won British Home Championships in 1962 and 1963.

McColl was appointed manager of Sunderland in 1965. Despite signing Jim Baxter, Year!!Apps!!Goals

Managerial record

TeamNatFromToRecordGWDLWin %Scotland 19601965Sunderland 19651968