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Alex Merrie Squad Index
Information:
1928-29 Squad Number:
9
Position:
Centre Forward
Date of Birth:
20th May 1905
Birthplace:
Saltcoats
Nationality:
Scottish
Height:
5' 9 1/2
Weight:
12st 0lbs
Signed:
13/02/1928
Career History:
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse.
 
Profile:
Alex carved his name into the history books when he scored six goals in the Dons' 7-0 victory over Hibs at Pittodrie. This scoreline was Aberdeen's new Scottish League goalscoring record and Merrie became the first Aberdeen player to score six goals in a Scottish League Match. Died: Saltcoats, 1985

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
25/02/1928
Celtic 1-1 Aberdeen
Div 1 (Old) 8,000 22 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1930-31
10
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
13
1
0
1
1929-30
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1928-29
14
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
11
4
0
7
1927-28
7
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
2
0
0
0
Totals:
32
0
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
0
26
5
0
8
Total Appearances/Goals: 32 26