Ian Ure facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Francombe Ure | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Ayr, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ayr Albion | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1963 | Dundee | 107 | (0) |
| 1963–1969 | Arsenal | 168 | (2) |
| 1969–1971 | Manchester United | 47 | (1) |
| 1971–1973 | St Mirren | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 325 | (3) | |
| National team | |||
| 1961 | Scotland U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 1961–1962 | Scottish League XI | 4 | (0) |
| 1961–1967 | Scotland | 12 | (0) |
| 1962 | SFA trial v SFL | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1974–1975 | East Stirlingshire | ||
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John Francombe "Ian" Ure (born 7 December 1939) is a former Scottish football player and manager. He was known for playing as a centre-half.
Ian Ure began his football journey with Dundee. Later, he moved to England to play for famous clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. After spending eight years playing in England, Ure went back to Scotland. He played for St Mirren for two seasons. After his playing career, Ian Ure became a football manager for East Stirlingshire.
During his time playing for Dundee and Arsenal, Ian Ure also proudly represented his country. He played 12 times for the Scotland national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Ian Ure started his football career as a strong defender, playing as a centre-half. He began with a team called Ayr Albion. In 1958, a bigger club, Dundee, noticed his talent. They signed him, and he played for Dundee for five seasons.
Success with Dundee
While at Dundee, Ian Ure helped the team achieve something amazing. They won their only First Division title in the 1961–62 season. This was a huge win for the club! The team also did very well in Europe. They reached the semi-finals of the European Cup in 1962–63. They played against Milan, who eventually won the tournament.
Moving to Arsenal
In 1963, Ian Ure moved to England. He joined Arsenal for a transfer fee of £62,500. In his first season with Arsenal, he played almost every game. However, in the next two seasons, injuries and a dip in form meant he played fewer matches. Still, he managed to play over 20 games each season.
Arsenal's manager, Bertie Mee, brought Ian Ure back into the main team. He played 44 matches in the 1966–67 season. Ian Ure continued to be a regular player for Arsenal throughout the 1960s. He played in the 1969 League Cup Final against Swindon Town. Swindon won that match 3–1 after extra time.
Later Career and Retirement
Ian Ure played 202 matches for Arsenal over six years. He scored two goals during his time there. He also earned two runner-up medals in the League Cup in 1968 and 1969. He faced tough competition for his position from players like Frank McLintock and Terry Neill. Because of this, he decided to leave Arsenal in August 1969.
He then joined Manchester United. He played for Manchester United for two seasons. After that, he returned to Scotland to play for St Mirren. After his time at St Mirren, Ian Ure stopped playing professional football. He spent some time as a coach, even managing East Stirlingshire. Later, he left football completely and worked as a social worker in Kilmarnock.
Playing for Scotland
Ian Ure also had a successful international career playing for his country. While he was with Dundee, he played eight times for the Scotland national team. These appearances are called "caps."
He made his very first international appearance on 8 November 1961. Scotland won that game 2–0 against Wales. In total, Ian Ure played 12 matches for Scotland. His last game for the national team was on 21 October 1967, against Northern Ireland.
See also
- List of Scotland national football team captains
