Ian Hamilton
Born 14 December 1967 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Ian Richard Hamilton an ex-professional footballer who played as a midfielder between 1985 and 2003. Stevenage born Hamilton started his career off with Southampton, joining "The Saints" as an associate schoolboy in January 1982. He signed as an apprentice in July 1984.
Ian signed his first professional contract on his 18th birthday in December 1985. He remained at The Dell for a further two years, before a transfer to Cambridge United in March 1988. He remained with Cambridge until December of that year when he made a move to Scunthorpe United.
His impressive performances earned him a move to West Bromwich Albion in 1992 and with "The Baggies" where he played under manager Alan Buckley.
In 1998 Hamilton moved to Sheffield United and he would remain at Bramall Lane for the next two seasons. While at United, he was re-signed by Alan Buckley at fellow First division side Grimsby Town. Hamilton played six times for "The Mariners", scoring once in his one month loan spell.
At the end of the 1999-00 campaign, Hamilton signed for Notts County on a two year deal. However in November 2001 he was re-signed by Buckley for a third time, this time at Lincoln City.
Hamilton finished his professional career retiring upon the completion of the 2002-03 season after playing for Conference side Woking.
