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| fullname = Ronald Michael Glavin<ref name = "lh">{{cite web |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/ronaldmichaelglavin.html |title=Ronald Glavin |work= |publisher=London Hearts Supporters' Club |date= |accessdate=22 January 2017}}</ref>
| fullname = Ronald Michael Glavin<ref name = "lh">{{cite web |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/players/ronaldmichaelglavin.html |title=Ronald Glavin |publisher=London Hearts Supporters' Club |access-date=22 January 2017}}</ref>
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|03|27|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|7328|accessdate=6 May 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]],<ref name=Hugman/> Scotland
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}<ref>{{cite book |title=Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 |editor-first=Peter |editor-last=Dunk |publisher=Queen Anne Press |location=London |date=1987 |page=[https://archive.org/details/rothmansfootball00lond/page/344 344] |isbn=978-0-356-14354-5 |url=https://archive.org/details/rothmansfootball00lond/page/344}}</ref>
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| youthyears1 = 1962–1964
| youthyears1 = 1962–1964
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'''Ronald Michael Glavin''' (born 27 March 1951) is a Scottish former [[association football|footballer]], who played as a [[midfielder]]. Glavin played for [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]], [[C.F. Os Belenenses|Belenenses]], [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]], [[Farsley Celtic F.C.|Farsley Celtic]], [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] and [[St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)|St. Louis Steamers]]. He represented [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] once, in 1977. After retiring as a player, Glavin managed clubs in English non-league football. His younger brother [[Tony Glavin|Tony]] was also a footballer.<ref>[https://www.tonyglavin.com/news/former-hamilton-player-tony-glavin-now-runs-his-ow Former Hamilton player Tony Glavin now runs his own Celtic-inspired club in the USA], Tony Glavin Soccer Club, 8 March 2017</ref>
'''Ronald Michael''' "'''Ronnie'''" '''Glavin''' (born 27 March 1951 in [[Glasgow]]) is a [[Scotland national football team|Scottish]] footballer who played as a [[midfielder]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
Glavin began his League career at [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 1974. During his five years at [[Celtic Park|Parkhead]], Glavin enjoyed success including winning the League championship. The 1976-77 season was noted for Glavin's prolific scoring from midfield.
Glavin began his League career at [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] in 1974. During his five years at [[Celtic Park|Parkhead]], Glavin enjoyed success including winning the League championship. The 1976–77 season was noted for Glavin's prolific scoring from midfield.


He joined [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] in 1979, then under the management of [[Allan Clarke (footballer born 1946)|Allan Clarke]]. Then in the Third Division, Barnsley rose to promotion under the management of [[Norman Hunter (footballer)|Norman Hunter]] and thereafter became an established Second Division club. Glavin became a favourite with Barnsley supporters with his outstanding skilful play and prolific scoring from midfield. He is widely regarded as one of Barnsley's all-time greats.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/football_focus/3618764.stm Barnsley's Cult Heroes] BBC Sport, 7 September 2004</ref>
He joined [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] on 7 June 1979, then under the management of [[Allan Clarke (footballer)|Allan Clarke]]. Then in the Third Division, Barnsley rose to promotion under the management of [[Norman Hunter (footballer)|Norman Hunter]] in 1981 and thereafter became an established Second Division club. Glavin became a favourite with Barnsley supporters with his outstanding skilful play and prolific scoring from midfield. He is widely regarded as one of Barnsley's all-time greats.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/football_focus/3618764.stm Barnsley's Cult Heroes] BBC Sport, 7 September 2004.</ref>


He moved to Portuguese club [[C.F. Os Belenenses|Belenenses]] in 1984, but returned to Barnsley for a brief spell as a player-coach within a year. In 1986 he moved on to a similar role at [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], but finished the 1986-87 season as a player at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] in Scotland.<ref>[http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/ronnieglavin.html Ronnie Glavin] Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database</ref>
He moved to Portuguese club [[C.F. Os Belenenses|Belenenses]] in 1984, but returned to Barnsley for a brief spell as a player-coach within a year. In 1986, he moved on to a similar role at [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], but finished the 1986–87 season as a player at [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] in Scotland.<ref>{{NeilBrownPlayers|player/ronnieglavin}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Glavin won a [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against [[Sweden national football team|Sweden]] in April 1977.<ref name = "lh"/><Ref>{{SFA Profile |id=113779}}</ref>
Glavin won a [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against [[Sweden national football team|Sweden]] in April 1977.<ref name = "lh"/><ref>{{SFA Profile |id=113779}}</ref>


==Management and coaching==
==Management and coaching==
He began his management career at [[Frickley Athletic F.C.|Frickley Athletic]] in 1991, before moving on to [[Wakefield F.C.|Emley]] in 1994. He led Emley to the third round of the [[FA Cup]] in 1997-98, where they played [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham]]. He returned to Barnsley as first team coach in the summer of 2003, but left after four months following a takeover. He took over as manager at [[Worksop Town F.C.|Worksop Town]], replacing [[Steve Ludlam]], but returned to Emley, now renamed [[Wakefield F.C.|Wakefield]] in September 2007. On 13 October 2010 it was announced that Ronnie Glavin had stepped down from first team management duties to concentrate on a new role as Director of Youth Development.<ref>http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/wakefieldfc/?section=clubnews&news_id=193091</ref>
He began his management career at [[Frickley Athletic F.C.|Frickley Athletic]] in 1991, before moving on to [[Wakefield F.C.|Emley]] in 1994. He led Emley to the third round of the [[FA Cup]] in 1997–98, where they played [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham]]. He returned to Barnsley as first team coach in the summer of 2003, but left after four months following a takeover. He took over as manager at [[Worksop Town F.C.|Worksop Town]], replacing [[Steve Ludlam (footballer)|Steve Ludlam]], but returned to Emley, now renamed [[Wakefield F.C.|Wakefield]] in September 2007. On 13 October 2010, it was announced that Glavin had stepped down from first team management duties to concentrate on a new role as director of youth development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/wakefieldfc/?section=clubnews&news_id=193091|title = Club not found}}</ref>

== Honours ==

* [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/oakwell-hall-of-fame/the-shortlist/glavin-profile/|title=Glavin Profile – Barnsley Football Club|website=www.barnsleyfc.co.uk|language=en-gb|access-date=26 November 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://arquivista.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/epoca-198485-primeira-divisao/ Época 1984/85: Primeira Divisão] Arquivos de Bola
*[http://arquivista.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/epoca-198485-primeira-divisao/ Época 1984–85: Primeira Divisão] Arquivos de Bola

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Latest revision as of 17:54, 8 July 2023

Ronnie Glavin
Personal information
Full name Ronald Michael Glavin[1]
Date of birth (1951-03-27) 27 March 1951 (age 73)[2]
Place of birth Glasgow,[2] Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1962–1964 Lochend Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1974 Partick Thistle 136 (35)
1974–1979 Celtic 101 (35)
1979–1984 Barnsley 176 (73)
1984–1985 Belenenses 27 (9)
1985–1986 Barnsley 6 (0)
1986 Farsley Celtic
1986 Stockport County 10 (1)
1986 Cowdenbeath 2 (0)
1986–1987 St. Louis Steamers 6 (0)
Total 464 (153)
International career
1977 Scotland 1 (0)
Managerial career
1991–1994 Frickley Athletic
1994–2003 Emley
2003–2007 Worksop Town
2007–2010 Wakefield
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ronald Michael Glavin (born 27 March 1951) is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a midfielder. Glavin played for Partick Thistle, Celtic, Barnsley, Belenenses, Barnsley, Farsley Celtic, Stockport County, Cowdenbeath and St. Louis Steamers. He represented Scotland once, in 1977. After retiring as a player, Glavin managed clubs in English non-league football. His younger brother Tony was also a footballer.[4]

Club career[edit]

Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining Celtic in 1974. During his five years at Parkhead, Glavin enjoyed success including winning the League championship. The 1976–77 season was noted for Glavin's prolific scoring from midfield.

He joined Barnsley on 7 June 1979, then under the management of Allan Clarke. Then in the Third Division, Barnsley rose to promotion under the management of Norman Hunter in 1981 and thereafter became an established Second Division club. Glavin became a favourite with Barnsley supporters with his outstanding skilful play and prolific scoring from midfield. He is widely regarded as one of Barnsley's all-time greats.[5]

He moved to Portuguese club Belenenses in 1984, but returned to Barnsley for a brief spell as a player-coach within a year. In 1986, he moved on to a similar role at Stockport County, but finished the 1986–87 season as a player at Cowdenbeath in Scotland.[6]

International career[edit]

Glavin won a Scotland cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against Sweden in April 1977.[1][7]

Management and coaching[edit]

He began his management career at Frickley Athletic in 1991, before moving on to Emley in 1994. He led Emley to the third round of the FA Cup in 1997–98, where they played West Ham. He returned to Barnsley as first team coach in the summer of 2003, but left after four months following a takeover. He took over as manager at Worksop Town, replacing Steve Ludlam, but returned to Emley, now renamed Wakefield in September 2007. On 13 October 2010, it was announced that Glavin had stepped down from first team management duties to concentrate on a new role as director of youth development.[8]

Honours[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Ronald Glavin". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Ronnie Glavin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  3. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 344. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  4. ^ Former Hamilton player Tony Glavin now runs his own Celtic-inspired club in the USA, Tony Glavin Soccer Club, 8 March 2017
  5. ^ Barnsley's Cult Heroes BBC Sport, 7 September 2004.
  6. ^ Ronnie Glavin at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  7. ^ Ronnie Glavin at the Scottish Football Association
  8. ^ "Club not found".
  9. ^ "Glavin Profile – Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2018.

External links[edit]

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