Personal information | |||
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Full name | Duncan Nichol Shearer | ||
Date of birth | 28 August 1962 | ||
Place of birth | Fort William, Scotland | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1979–1983 | Clachnacuddin | ? | (?) |
1983–1986 | Chelsea | 2 | (1) |
1986–1988 | Huddersfield Town | 83 | (38) |
1988–1992 | Swindon Town | 164 | (79) |
1992 | Blackburn Rovers | 6 | (1) |
1992–1997 | Aberdeen | 152 | (54) |
1997–2002 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 55 | (17) |
Total | 462 | (190) | |
International career | |||
1994–1995 | Scotland | 7 | (2) |
1995–1996 | Scotland B[1] | 2 | (1) |
Managerial career | |||
2004–2008 | Buckie Thistle | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Duncan Nichol Shearer (born 28 August 1962) is a Scottish former footballer, currently coaching the 'Development squad' at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. During his playing career, Shearer predominantly played for Huddersfield Town, Swindon Town, Aberdeen and Inverness. He also captained the Scotland 'B' team and played seven times for the full Scotland national team.
Since his retirement from playing, Shearer has had spells as assistant manager at Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as managing in the Highland League with Buckie Thistle. He is the brother of fellow former Clachnacuddin and English League player, Dave Shearer. He also played shinty as a youth.