Alec Cheyne

Alexander George Cheyne (28 April 1907 – 5 July 1983) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward. He is reputed to have been responsible for the Hampden Roar following his goal in the 'Cheyne International' of 1929.

Alec Cheyne
Personal information
Full name Alexander George Cheyne
Date of birth (1907-04-28)28 April 1907
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 5 July 1983(1983-07-05) (aged 76)
Place of death Arbroath, Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shettleston Juniors
1925–1930 Aberdeen 126 (49)
1930–1932 Chelsea 53 (10)
1932–1934 Nîmes ?? (??)
1934–1936 Chelsea 9 (2)
1937–1939 Colchester United 64 (35)
Total 252+ (96+)
International career
1929–1930 Scotland 5 (4)
1929 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
Managerial career
1949–1955 Arbroath
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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