Jim McIntyre

James McIntyre (born 24 May 1972) is a Scottish football coach and former player who was most recently the manager of Arbroath.

McIntyre played mainly as a striker or as a left midfielder. During his playing career he played for Bristol City, Exeter City, Airdrieonians, Kilmarnock, Reading, Dundee United and Dunfermline Athletic.

He started his managerial career with Dunfermline Athletic followed by a scouting role at Bristol City. He then managed Queen of the South and Ross County, winning the Scottish League Cup in March 2016 with County. He was appointed Dundee manager in October 2018, but he was sacked in May 2019 after the club had been relegated. After six months as manager of Cove Rangers, McIntyre was appointed by Arbroath in December 2023 but was sacked in August 2024 thanks to one point out of nine in League One.

Playing career Born in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, McIntyre began his senior career in England, after having unsuccessful trials with Hearts and Dundee United, and serving a three-year joinery apprenticeship, signing for Bristol City in 1991. He played in the 2000/01 third-tier play off final defeat in extra time. This was his last game playing in English football. and again was a goal scorer in a Scottish Cup semi-final winning team.

In July 2006, McIntyre signed for Dunfermline Athletic He scored a decisive penalty kick against Hibernian at Hampden Park in a Scottish Cup semi-final replay allowing Dunfermline to progress to the final with a 1–0 victory. After being appointed as Dunfermline manager at the start of 2008, McIntyre did not make a playing appearance for the club until November 2008 due to injury.

Coaching career Dunfermline Athletic McIntyre was appointed caretaker head-coach of Dunfermline Athletic on 4 December 2007, After four straight wins, McIntyre was awarded the First Division Manager of the Month award for December. He again won the award, this time for Dunfermline's unbeaten run in September 2008. In the 2010–11 season, McIntyre led Dunfermline to the First Division Championship and promotion back to the Scottish Premier League,

Bristol City In April 2012, McIntyre was hired by Bristol City manager Derek McInnes to work as the club's first team coach until the end of the 2011–12 season. McIntyre left Bristol City on 25 January 2013 by mutual consent.

Queen of the South McIntyre was appointed Queen of the South manager on 27 June 2013, replacing Allan Johnston who moved to Kilmarnock on 24 June 2013. McIntyre appointed Gerry McCabe his assistant manager on 28 June 2013, having previously assisted him at Dunfermline.

Ross County On 9 September 2014, McIntyre was appointed as manager of Scottish Premiership club Ross County. He led the club to their first major trophy, a Scottish League Cup, by winning the March 2016 final against Hibernian.

Dundee In August 2018, McIntyre rejected an approach from Falkirk regarding their managerial vacancy. He was appointed manager of Premiership club Dundee on 17 October 2018. McIntyre was sacked on 12 May 2019, after the club had been relegated from the Premiership.

Cove Rangers McIntyre was appointed manager of newly promoted Scottish Championship club Cove Rangers in June 2022. He was sacked on 3 January 2023 following a 6–1 defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle the previous day.

Arbroath Arbroath appointed McIntyre as their manager in December 2023.

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Honours and achievements

Player Kilmarnock Scottish Cup: 1996–97

Manager Dunfermline Athletic Scottish First Division: 2010–11

Ross County Scottish League Cup: 2015–16

Individual SFWA Manager of the Year (1): 2015/16 Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month (2): February 2015; March 2015 Scottish First Division Manager of the Month (5): December 2007; September 2008; November 2009; March 2011; April 2011