Adam Ross Menzies (31 October 1934 – 3 September 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half.

Ross Menzies
Personal information
Full name Adam Ross Menzies[1]
Date of birth (1934-10-31)31 October 1934
Place of birth Rutherglen, Scotland
Date of death 3 September 2022(2022-09-03) (aged 87)
Place of death Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
Position Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1954 Armadale Thistle
1954–1957 Rangers 0 (0)
1957–1960 Cardiff City 1 (0)
Cheltenham Town
Total 1 (0)
International career
Scotland schools
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Rutherglen,[1] Menzies began his career at Armadale Thistle in 1953.[2] He then played for Rangers, making 3 Cup appearances in September 1954,[3] before moving to Cardiff City in August 1957, for whom he made 1 Football League appearance.[1] He then played for Cheltenham Town.[4] Menzies also played for Scotland schools.[1]

Death

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Menzies died in Aberfeldy, Perthshire on 3 September 2022, at the age of 87.[5]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ross Menzies". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  2. Ross Menzies at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  3. "Rangers Player Adam Ross Menzies Details". www.fitbastats.com.
  4. "Cardiff city : 1946/47 - 2012/13". Archived from the original on 18 December 2013.
  5. "Ross Menzies". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 October 2024.