The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Bino’s boss David Mackay on the look out for a second job
Mackay posted on his LinkedIn page that he would be open to offers of a job outside football, but only if he can fit football around it
A football legend turned manager has posted an unusual appeal for a second job in the “real world”.
David Mackay, who lifted the Scottish Cup three years ago and who currently manages Stirling Albion, wrote on social media that he wants an additional post in “any line of work … outside the football bubble”.
The 36-year-old was a defender with Dundee, Livingston and St Johnstone, where he lifted the Scottish Cup in 2014.
Despite his footballing success, Mackay took to LinkedIn recently to offer his services outside the beautiful game.
He wrote: “It’s time for me to step out of the football bubble after 20 years and finally join the ‘real’ world.
“I’m looking to start work outside of football but it would need to be something that would still fit around my job as Stirling Albion manager.
“My role at Stirling is part-time and is two or three nights during the week and also a Saturday.
“I’m open minded about it and would consider both part-time and full-time opportunities in any line of work.
“My CV consists solely of football positions for the past 20 years, which people might look negatively at but there’s loads of positives and benefits that former footballers like myself can bring to the table.”
His post continued: “To stay in the game so long, you obviously need ability but also discipline, hard work, enthusiasm and to be driven to achieve personal and team goals.
“I was a team player for 19 years through which time I’ve captained clubs and shown leadership skills which have progressed into me taking up a managerial role.
“I feel as though I have a lot to offer away from football and I’m keen to start another career outside of the game.
“If anyone is interested or knows of someone or companies who may be interesting in recruiting someone like myself, please feel free to get in contact.”
There are numerous examples of high-profile Scottish players quitting the game altogether once their playing days are over, but it is less common to have one foot on the pitch and the other in the “real” world.
Ex-Rangers and Scotland striker Kevin Kyle worked as a storeman on a ship in Shetland after hanging up his boots.
Gerry Britton, who played for Celtic and Partick Thistle became a lawyer after he retired while Ian Ferguson, who once scored the winner for Dundee United at the Nou Camp against Barcelona, now works for webuyanycar.com.
Ian Black, who enjoyed spells at Rangers and Scotland, famously started painting and decorating during the Jambos’ financial difficulties.