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Hugh Whyte
Date of Birth: 24-07-1955
Position: Goalkeeper
Joined: 14-08-1976
Appearances: 363
Substitute Appearances:
Goals: 116 s
Nationality: Scottish
Previous Clubs: Hibernian
Subsequent Clubs:
Died: 09-11-2009
Born: Kilmarnock
Debut: 14.08.1976 v Queen of the South (SLC)
Last Game: 02.10.1986 v Forfar Athletic (SLFD)
Whyte joined Hibernian in 1974 and was soon was selected for first team duty, but his decision to continue part-time football to accommodate his medical studies meant he`d have to move. Harry Melrose jumped at the chance to bring in Hugh and he made his debut on 14th August 1976. Despite attempts to try others Hugh not only held his place but was also made captain in 1983-1984, a rare honour for a goalkeeper.
Hugh helped to steady Dunfermline in the mid-1970s, and by the time he left, the revival was very much on. During that decade, Hugh made 363 first team appearances in league and cup games, the all-time record for a Dunfermline goalkeeper. He also made 116 shut-outs, again an all-time club record.
Hugh was born in Kilmarnock on 24th July 1955. He was studying medicine at university when he signed, as a youngster, for Hurlford United in 1972. He moved to Hibs in 1974 and made his debut a year later, deputising for Jim McArthur. He impressed the management and pressure was put on him to sign full time forms. Giving his medical studies preference, Hugh chose to remain part time. This led to him being made available for transfer in 1976.
Cue Harry Melrose and the Pars manager snapped up Hugh and he became Athletic`s first choice goalkeeper. The Club were very accommodating as Hugh continued his medical studies, still as a part time footballer. A number of full time goalkeepers were tried but Shuggie always prevailed. For season 1983/84, Hugh was made Club Captain. By 1985, Ian Westwater had established himself in the team and with two cameo appearances in 1986/87, Hugh brought his playing career to an end.
By now a qualified and successful doctor, it was not long before Hugh was back at the Club as Team Doctor, a position he held until handing over to Gerry Gillespie. Still his service to Dunfermline Athletic continued. In 2009, he was elected as the first chairman of the Former Players Association. He was also inducted to the Club`s Hall of Fame, just before he sadly died on 9th November 2009.
Shuggie made 363 appearances for Dunfermline, two more than his old rival and fellow legend Ian Westwater. He made 116 shut-outs.
Position: Goalkeeper
Joined: 14-08-1976
Appearances: 363
Substitute Appearances:
Goals: 116 s
Nationality: Scottish
Previous Clubs: Hibernian
Subsequent Clubs:
Died: 09-11-2009
Born: Kilmarnock
Debut: 14.08.1976 v Queen of the South (SLC)
Last Game: 02.10.1986 v Forfar Athletic (SLFD)
Whyte joined Hibernian in 1974 and was soon was selected for first team duty, but his decision to continue part-time football to accommodate his medical studies meant he`d have to move. Harry Melrose jumped at the chance to bring in Hugh and he made his debut on 14th August 1976. Despite attempts to try others Hugh not only held his place but was also made captain in 1983-1984, a rare honour for a goalkeeper.
Hugh helped to steady Dunfermline in the mid-1970s, and by the time he left, the revival was very much on. During that decade, Hugh made 363 first team appearances in league and cup games, the all-time record for a Dunfermline goalkeeper. He also made 116 shut-outs, again an all-time club record.
Hugh was born in Kilmarnock on 24th July 1955. He was studying medicine at university when he signed, as a youngster, for Hurlford United in 1972. He moved to Hibs in 1974 and made his debut a year later, deputising for Jim McArthur. He impressed the management and pressure was put on him to sign full time forms. Giving his medical studies preference, Hugh chose to remain part time. This led to him being made available for transfer in 1976.
Cue Harry Melrose and the Pars manager snapped up Hugh and he became Athletic`s first choice goalkeeper. The Club were very accommodating as Hugh continued his medical studies, still as a part time footballer. A number of full time goalkeepers were tried but Shuggie always prevailed. For season 1983/84, Hugh was made Club Captain. By 1985, Ian Westwater had established himself in the team and with two cameo appearances in 1986/87, Hugh brought his playing career to an end.
By now a qualified and successful doctor, it was not long before Hugh was back at the Club as Team Doctor, a position he held until handing over to Gerry Gillespie. Still his service to Dunfermline Athletic continued. In 2009, he was elected as the first chairman of the Former Players Association. He was also inducted to the Club`s Hall of Fame, just before he sadly died on 9th November 2009.
Shuggie made 363 appearances for Dunfermline, two more than his old rival and fellow legend Ian Westwater. He made 116 shut-outs.
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