Peter Hetherston
Peter Hetherston | |
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| Born | November 6, 1964 Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Football player, football manager, publican, actor |
| Years active | 1980s–2000s |
| Known for | Midfielder for multiple Scottish clubs; manager of Raith Rovers and Albion Rovers |
Peter Hetherston (born 6 November 1964) is a retired Scottish professional football player who operated primarily as a midfielder.
Career
Throughout a seventeen-year tenure, Hetherston participated in more than 350 league games representing eight different clubs. In 1999, he took on the managerial role at Raith Rovers, where he remained for two years before stepping down in December 2001. Subsequently, in May 2002, he accepted the managerial position at Albion Rovers, promptly releasing fifteen squad members shortly after his arrival. In November 2003, Hetherston was accused of making sexist comments about women involved in football and resigned three weeks later following an additional allegation.
After retiring from playing, Hetherston pursued a career as a publican and made an appearance in the 2001 movie A Shot at Glory, which featured actors Robert Duvall and Michael Keaton.
Family
Peter's younger sibling, Brian, also played as a midfielder for clubs including St Mirren, Raith Rovers, and represented Scotland at the Under-21 level. Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1997, Brian continued his football career until his untimely death at age 29 due to a suspected seizure in Coatbridge, Scotland, in 2006.
Personal life
In July 2024, Hetherston was charged with attempted murder linked to an incident that occurred in a bar located in Bellshill during 2022.
Player
- Falkirk
- 1990–91
- Raith Rovers
- 1992–93
- Aberdeen
- 1995–96
Manager
- Raith Rovers
- Fife Cup 1999-2000