Ian Heddle

Dunfermline-born, Ian started his footballing life as a ball boy at Dunfermline. He played his early football with Hill of Beath and then Inverkeithing before playing juvenile with Dunfermline Railway Club.

After playing in a trial, Ian became Jim Leishman’s first signing in October 1983. He steadily worked his way into the first team and became a regular during season 1985/86. Halfway through the following season and not certain of a place in the first team, Ian transferred to St Johnstone.

A left-sided midfielder, Ian had a terrific shot. His claim to fame is that he scored the only goal of the game in Dunfermline’s Centenary Match in 1985, scoring against Scotland keeper Jim Leighton.

Position - Left midfield
Date of Birth - 21 March 1963
Previous Club - Dunfermline Railway
First Game - 9 January 1984 v Forfar Athletic (Scottish Cup)
Last Game - 15 November 1986 v Queen of South (1st Div)
Transferred To St Johnstone

Total Pars Apps - 45 (45 + 0 sub)
Total Pars Goals - 8 (4 SD, 2 FD, 2 SC)