Player Profile

Ian Cameron signed an S-Form at Love Street in 1983 and quickly made his debut against Clydebank at Kilbowie on the 7th September that year, as a substitute. His first start came three days later at Love Street in a Premier League match against Dundee.

He scored his first goal for the club in a League Cup match at Love Street (22/08/84) against Clyde.

His appearances in the top team were limited over his first three seasons at love Street, but by the start of 1986-87 he was ready to stake his claim for a place. He played participated in 35 matches during that campaign (23 starts) and performed well, either in midfield or on the left wing.

Highlight of the year was playing in the successful Scottish Cup campaign. It was from his cross in the semi final that Frank McGarvey netted the winning goal to set up a final appearance against Dundee United. 

Saturday 16th May 1987 will long be remembered by Ian Cameron! In the morning he was sitting University final exams and in the afternoon he was on the subs bench at Hampden as Saints defeated United 1-0 to secure the trophy. It could have been 2-0 had Billy Thomson not managed to superbly tip Ian’s curling, 25 yard shot over the bar in the dying minutes.

During 1987-88 he missed only three matches and scored eight goals. He was also responsible for setting up many more with his accurate crossing from the left.

1988-89 was a bit more inconsistent by Ian’s own standard, but it did not deter Aberdeen splashing £275,000 for his services in August 1989.

In his six years at Love Street he made 101 starts and 37 sub appearances. He scored 19 goals.