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Derek Parlane is a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. He began his career with Rangers in 1971 and went on to play for a number of clubs in Scotland, England and the United States. He also represented Scotland at international level. Parlane was born in Helensburgh, Scotland, and began his career with Rangers in 1971. He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 win over Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup in August 1971. He went on to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals. In 1975, Parlane moved to English side Coventry City, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 24 goals. He then moved to the United States in 1979, where he played for the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders. Parlane returned to Scotland in 1981, joining Dundee United. He made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals. He then moved to St Mirren in 1984, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 24 goals. Parlane retired from professional football in 1987. He made a total of over 500 appearances in his career, scoring over 100 goals. Parlane also represented Scotland at international level, making his debut in a 1–0 win over Wales in 1975. He went on to make a total of 11 appearances for Scotland, scoring one goal.
| Popular As | Derek James Parlane |
| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 5 May, 1953 |
| Birthday | 5 May |
| Birthplace | Helensburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Derek Parlane Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Derek Parlane height is 6ft 0in .
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| Height | 6ft 0in |
| Weight | Not Available |
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| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents | Not Available |
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Derek Parlane Net Worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
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The 1984–85 season did not start well for Parlane as City signed David Phillips from Coventry City and Tony Cunningham from Newcastle United to bolster their attack. Parlane got injured in September 1984 and was sold to Swansea City in January 1985. After the season finished he played in New Zealand for the summer with North Shore United. He spent the 1985–86 season in Belgium with Racing Jet, before returning to play two seasons with Rochdale from 1986 to 1988, playing 42 games and scoring 10 times. His last professional club was Airdrie in the 1987–88 season, he scored 4 goals in 9 games, before signing for then non-league outfit Macclesfield Town in England.
On 14 July 1983, new Manchester City manager Billy McNeill brought Parlane to Maine Road; he linked up with another newcomer, fellow Scot Jim Tolmie and on their debut for the Blues on Saturday 27 August 1983, City beat Crystal Palace 2–1 at Selhurst Park in the Second Division. Parlane and Tolmie each scored one which set a precedent for the rest of the season. In all, Parlane scored 20 goals in 48 appearances for City, a healthy return.
He moved to Leeds United in March 1980 but it wasn't a very successful stay. He scored 10 goals in 53 appearances for Leeds before going to Hong Kong on loan to Bulova.
Derek James Parlane (born 5 May 1953) is a Scottish former professional football striker who played for Rangers from 1970 until 1980, and also played in England with clubs including Leeds United and Manchester City.
Raised in the small village of Rhu, Parlane joined Rangers as a teenager, following in the footsteps of his father Jimmy who had a spell with the club in the 1940s. He became an important player at Ibrox, making 300 appearances and winning three Scottish League championships, three Scottish Cups, three Scottish League Cups and the 1971–72 European Cup Winners' Cup; he was capped by Scotland 12 times (with one Under-21 cap). Furthermore, Parlane was inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2010.
