The Globe Trotter : James Baird
Scotsman James Baird continues to go globe-trotting in pursuit of impacting the beautiful game in
nearly every corner of the world. He has played for an astonishing 21 different clubs in Scotland,
Faroe Islands, England, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., and Iceland. That doesn’t include his national
team experience or his numerous coaching gigs or even his work with the Global United charity
team. Baird also spent time with the Scotland and British Virgin Islands National Teams along with
the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association and West Indies Football Association in a coaching capacity. Specific to
coaching in Trinidad and Tobago he has been affiliated with Highlanders FC, North East Stars, St. Ann’s Rangers FC, MB
1905, Guaya United, Central FC, Broxburn Colts, and Edinburgh FC. His fondest memory as a player has been gaining pro-
motion in his first season with MB1905 in Faroe Islands, whilst coaching the ladies team to promotion at the same time.
“Very few players and coaches get to experience the game in so many different locales.” It’s been quite an opportunity
for him. He pronounces that “Each country had its charm, from the muddy pitches I grew up playing on as a youth to joining
Livingston Hearts and Hibs as a youth to part-time footballer at Alloa and Stenhousemuir.” James has even spent a season
with the US based Galveston Pirates ;but it was in the twin island he met his
wife Debby. With a family now to concentrate on he still will continue to take
opportunities as a player as they arise. He currently meanwhile is enjoying
coaching and serving often as a media host or panelist during soccer events
and during the World Cup. He is a special player and person with the spirit of
an explorer. Who knows where Baird will end up next? Wherever he ends up
will be another chapter in the legendary tale of the globetrotting Scotsman.
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