Alex Ingram

Alexander David Ingram (born (1945-01-02)2 January 1945) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at Ayr United and since 2008 has been the vice chairman of Ayr United.[3]

Alex Ingram
Personal information
Full name Alexander David Ingram[1]
Date of birth (1945-01-02) 2 January 1945
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1966 Queens Park 68 (23)
1966–1970 Ayr United 112 (51)
1970 Nottingham Forest 28 (3)
1970–1977 Ayr United 168 (31)
National team
1969 Scottish League XI[2] 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Football career

Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club.[4] In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000[4] after only 28 League games and 3 goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.[4]

Ingram is Ayr United's fourth all-time top-scorer, behind Peter Price (213), Sam McMillan (127) and Terry McGibbons (125) on 117 goals in all competitions.[4] He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park.[5] In 2008, Alex Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.[6]

Career outside football

Ingram founded a motor dealership and is currently living with Dementia whilst in 24 hour nursing care.

References
  1. "Alex Ingram". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  2. "Alex Ingram". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  3. "BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns". Troon Times. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  4. Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd ISBN 1-905769-05-9.
  5. "Ayr United land summer friendly against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United". DailyRecord.co.uk Daily Record. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  6. "Hall of Fame". Ayr United F.C. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  • Alex Ingram at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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