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Iain Jamieson
Scottish footballer, manager and businessman
Iain Jamieson (14 October 1928 – 19 October 2012) was a Scottish footballer, manager and businessman.[2] Jamieson briefly played for Aberdeen, then signed for Coventry City after completing a spell of National Service.[3] He made over 180 appearances in 10 years playing for Coventry.[3] He became player/manager of Rugby Town after leaving Coventry.[3]
Towards the end of his playing career, Jamieson became a sales manager with the textiles company Courtaulds.[3] He later progressed to a managing director position in the company's nylon division.[3] Jamieson joined the Coventry City board of directors, working with Joe Mercer and Jimmy Hill, in 1973.[3] After Hill left the club in 1983, Jamieson was appointed chairman.[3] Jamieson himself left the board in 1984 and retired from business in 1989.[3] He died in October 2012, aged 84.[3]