title: Jackie Copland
text: # Jackie Copland
  
  John "Jackie" Copland (born 21 March 1947 in Paisley) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a centre back. Copland spent most of his career with St Mirren (in two spells), Stranraer and Dundee United, retiring from football in 1983 after his second spell with the Buddies.
  
  Since retiring, Copland continued his association with St Mirren, working in various administrative roles.
  
  He was inducted into the St Mirren Hall of Fame in 2016.
  
  