Baird becomes boss Down Under

Former Falkirk and Stenhousemuir striker John Baird has joined Football Star Academy as Head Coach and Area Manager after emigrating to Australia.
Former Stenhousemuir and Falkirk striker John Baird.Former Stenhousemuir and Falkirk striker John Baird.
Former Stenhousemuir and Falkirk striker John Baird.

Former Falkirk and Stenhousemuir striker John Baird has joined Football Star Academy as Head Coach and Area Manager after emigrating to Australia.

The 35-year-old has a UEFA A licence and will be developing the future football players of Mandurah, Western Australia.

A man of many clubs Baird has also played for St Mirren, Brechin, Montrose, Dundee, Inverness, Queen of the South, Morton and Raith Rovers.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.