Eddie May (Edward John May) is a former Scottish professional footballer and coach, best known for his time as a midfielder and later as a manager and coach. Below are key details of his playing and coaching career, with emphasis on his association with Motherwell.

• Full name: Edward John May
• Date of birth: 26 February 1967
• Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
• Primary position: Midfielder

Playing career (highlights)

• Early career: May began his professional career with Rangers, coming through youth ranks and making first-team appearances in the mid‑1980s.
• Motherwell: Eddie May played for Motherwell after leaving Blackpool; his time at Motherwell was part of a playing career that included spells at several Scottish clubs. He featured for Motherwell as a midfielder during the early 1990s (note: exact season-by-season appearance totals for Motherwell vary among sources).
• Other clubs: May also played for clubs including Rangers, Hamilton Academical (loan), Charlton Athletic, Blackpool, Hearts (Heart of Midlothian), Raith Rovers and St Mirren during a playing career spanning the mid‑1980s to the late 1990s.

Coaching and managerial career

• After retiring as a player, Eddie May moved into coaching and management. He is perhaps best known for his role as manager of Livingston, whom he led to promotion to the Scottish Premier League in 2001–02.
• May also worked in various youth coaching and development roles, including positions within Scottish club academies and national youth setups.

Notable facts

• May was part of the generation of Scottish midfielders who played across both the Scottish and English leagues.
• He gained recognition for his managerial achievement in taking Livingston into the top flight.

Sources and further detail

For exact match appearance and goal totals for Eddie May’s spell at Motherwell (season-by-season statistics), consult club archives, historical match records, or reputable statistical databases such as the Scottish Football Association archives, Transfermarkt, or Soccerbase. These sources will provide precise caps and goals for his time at Motherwell and other clubs.