Mickey Weir

Mickey Weir (born 16 January 1966) is a Scottish former footballer, who played mainly for Hibernian as a winger. He was part of the Hibernian side that won the 1991 Scottish League Cup.

For other people named Michael Weir, see Michael Weir (disambiguation).

Mickey Weir
Personal information
Full name Michael Graham Weir[1]
Date of birth (1966-01-16) 16 January 1966
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1987 Hibernian 48 (5)
1987 Luton Town 8 (0)
1987–1996 Hibernian 158 (25)
1996 → Millwall (loan) 8 (0)
1996–1998 Motherwell 23 (6)
Total 245 (36)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Weir signed for Hibernian from Portobello Thistle as a teenager.[2] His role as an apprentice involved football training, but also maintenance of Easter Road, such as sweeping and painting.[2]

Weir remained at Hibs until 1987, when he signed for Luton Town. He returned to Easter Road after only a few months and just eight appearances for the Hatters. He played a key role in Hibs' 1991 League Cup win against Dunfermline,[2] winning the penalty kick that opened the scoring in the Final. He left in 1996 for a brief spell on loan to Millwall, before ending his playing career at Motherwell,[2] where he also coached. Weir also had a spell coaching Cowdenbeath, but he was forced to retire from the game due to injury.[2]

References
  1. "Mickey Weir". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  2. Dick, Sandra (7 April 2009). "Hibs legend Mickey Weir winning his biggest battle yet". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
  • Mickey Weir at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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