Ian Little (footballer)

Starting his career with Meadowbank Thistle, Little appeared in a Scotland u-18 national team fixture vs the Republic of Ireland at the age of 16, which coincided with a run of five goals in his first seven first team matches.^[1] He want on to make make 200 appearances for Thistle in all competitions, before moving on to represent Stenhousemuir, Livingston, Alloa Athletic, and Berwick Rangers.^[2][3][4][5]

Little had spells as manager of Vale of Leithen, Heriot Watt University, Livingston Under 20s, a brief caretaker role at Tranent Juniors, Whitehill Welfare, and Berwick Rangers.

Little was made caretaker manager of Berwick Rangers after Jimmy Crease left the club in October 2011.^[6] After some good results, Berwick announced in mid-November that Little would stay in charge until 31 December, when matters will be re-assessed.^[6][7] On 28 December 2011, Berwick Rangers announced that Little would remain as manager until at least the end of the 2011–12 season.^[8][9] On 17 March 2012, Berwick Rangers announced that Little would remain as manager at least until the end of the 2012–13 season.^[10] Berwick finished 4th in the 2012–13 Scottish Third Division, but lost to East Fife in the promotion/relegation play-offs.^[11] Little left Berwick in January 2014, with the club citing its lowly league position as the reason for making a managerial change.^[12][11]

After a spell as manager of Lowland League club Whitehill Welfare,^[13] Little returned to Berwick in May 2019 as assistant to John Brownlie,^[14] before returning to his role as manager a month later.^[15][16]

Berwick parted company with Little on 28 May 2021.^[17]

Little was appointed assistant manager of Bo'ness United in July 2022.^[3]

As of 13 January 2014^[update]

Player

Stenhousemuir

• Scottish Challenge Cup 1995–96^[18]

Alloa Athletic

• Scottish Challenge Cup 1999–2000^[18]