Robert Sime "Roy" Aitken is a former footballer who went on to become a coach with Leeds United and Aston Villa. His position as a player was midfield. Born in Irvine, Ayrshire, he grew up in Ardrossan, where most of his family still live today. Roy was educated at the town's St Peter's Primary School, a place which fuelled his love of the game, before going on to St Andrews Academy of Saltcoats when he was twelve.
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- Robert Sime "Roy" Aitken is a former footballer who went on to become a coach with Leeds United and Aston Villa. His position as a player was midfield. Born in Irvine, Ayrshire, he grew up in Ardrossan, where most of his family still live today. Roy was educated at the town's St Peter's Primary School, a place which fuelled his love of the game, before going on to St Andrews Academy of Saltcoats when he was twelve. He was an astute pupil, certainly able to go on to higher education but having also furthered his keen interest in football, decided to sign an S-Form with his boyhood Heroes Celtic. During his time at the school he not only excelled at football but also rugby and track & field, winning both the schools title of Junior Sports Champion, and then following that by winning the Senior Sports Champion title the next year, whilst still only in 4th year. He then had a glowing playing career with Celtic where he was nicknamed 'The Bear' by the supporters due to his large frame and commanding presence. The chant 'Feed the Bear' could be heard on a weekly basis from the terraces of Celtic Park. The supporters took to Roy right from the start of his career and he is still regularly voted in All Time XI's by the fans who still consider him a club legend. He also proudly played 57 games for the Scotland national football team, scoring once. He later went on to play for Newcastle United, St. Mirren and Aberdeen. After his playing career he had a short spell in management with Scottish Premier League team Aberdeen, and won the Scottish League Cup in 1995 before turning his attention to coaching. After obtaining his UEFA Pro Licence at the SFA's Largs training centre, Aitken went on to become a respected coach with Leeds United before rejoining former Leeds coach David O'Leary at Aston Villa. On 20 July 2006, he was named caretaker manager of Aston Villa after O'Leary's exit by mutual consent the previous evening. Aitken managed Villa to 3 pre-season victories before being replaced by the new Villa manager, Martin O'Neill. In January 2007, he was appointed as one of Alex McLeish's assistants with the Scotland national football team. On 28 November 2007, he followed McLeish, newly appointed as manager of Birmingham City, to the club as first-team coach alongside Andy Watson.
- Robert Sime 'Roy' Aitken ist ein ehemaliger Fußballspieler und heutiger Co-Trainer der schottischen Nationalmannschaft. Er war über zwei Jahrzehnte lang der Kapitän von Celtic Glasgow und spielte außerdem für Newcastle United, FC St. Mirren und FC Aberdeen. Mit der schottischen Nationalmannschaft nahm er an den Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften 1986 und 1990 teil, schied jedoch jeweils in der Vorrunde aus. Seit dem Ende seiner aktiven Karriere ist er als Trainer tätig. Von 1995 bis 1997 trainierte er den FC Aberdeen, mit dem er 1996 den schottischen Ligapokal gewann. Von Januar bis November 2007 war er unter Alex McLeish Co-Trainer der schottischen Nationalmannschaft. Seitdem betreut McLeish Birmingham City, wo Roy Aitken weiterhin sein Co-Trainer ist.
- Robert "Roy" Sime Aitken es un ex jugador de fútbol escocés.
- Robert Sime Aitken, dit Roy Aitken, est un ancien footballeur écossais. Jouant au poste de milieu de terrain défensif, Aitken a joué succesivement au Celtic Glasgow, Newcastle, Saint Mirren, Aberdeen et Glentoran Belfast. Il a disputé deux coupes du monde avec l'équipe d'Écosse en 1986 et 1990. À la fin de sa carrière, il comptait 57 sélections et 1 but. Il est ensuite devenu entraîneur à Aberdeen, Leeds et Aston Villa. Aitken est actuellement l'adjoint du sélectionneur de l'équipe d'Écosse, Alex McLeish.
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- Robert Sime "Roy" Aitken is a former footballer who went on to become a coach with Leeds United and Aston Villa. His position as a player was midfield. Born in Irvine, Ayrshire, he grew up in Ardrossan, where most of his family still live today. Roy was educated at the town's St Peter's Primary School, a place which fuelled his love of the game, before going on to St Andrews Academy of Saltcoats when he was twelve.
- Robert Sime 'Roy' Aitken ist ein ehemaliger Fußballspieler und heutiger Co-Trainer der schottischen Nationalmannschaft. Er war über zwei Jahrzehnte lang der Kapitän von Celtic Glasgow und spielte außerdem für Newcastle United, FC St. Mirren und FC Aberdeen. Mit der schottischen Nationalmannschaft nahm er an den Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften 1986 und 1990 teil, schied jedoch jeweils in der Vorrunde aus. Seit dem Ende seiner aktiven Karriere ist er als Trainer tätig.
- Robert "Roy" Sime Aitken es un ex jugador de fútbol escocés.
- Robert Sime Aitken, dit Roy Aitken, est un ancien footballeur écossais. Jouant au poste de milieu de terrain défensif, Aitken a joué succesivement au Celtic Glasgow, Newcastle, Saint Mirren, Aberdeen et Glentoran Belfast. Il a disputé deux coupes du monde avec l'équipe d'Écosse en 1986 et 1990. À la fin de sa carrière, il comptait 57 sélections et 1 but. Il est ensuite devenu entraîneur à Aberdeen, Leeds et Aston Villa.
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