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 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.placeholder image
Former Stenhousemuir and Falkirk striker John Baird.

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.

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