About Lawrie Tierney
Lived 1959 – 2011 (aged 52). Lawrie Tierney was a British association football player.
Lawrence James William "Lawrie" Tierney (4 April 1959 – 6 December 2011) was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Leith, Tierney started his professional career at Heart of Midlothian in 1976, making 49 league appearances for the club before being released in February 1980. He then had brief spells at Hibernian and Wigan Athletic before moving to the United States, where he played in the Major Indoor Soccer League for Phoenix Inferno, Golden Bay Earthquakes and Tacoma Stars.
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Who was Lawrie Tierney?
Scottish footballer (1959-2011)
When was Lawrie Tierney born?
Lawrie Tierney was born on 4 April 1959 in Leith.
When did Lawrie Tierney die?
Lawrie Tierney died on 6 December 2011 in Phoenix.
What was Lawrie Tierney's occupation?
Lawrie Tierney was an association football player.
What nationality was Lawrie Tierney?
Lawrie Tierney was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lawrie Tierney. https://biography.guide/lawrie-tierney/
MLA: "Lawrie Tierney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lawrie-tierney/.
Chicago: "Lawrie Tierney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lawrie-tierney/.
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