Early Life, Playing and Coaching Career
Lambie was born and brought up in the mining town of Whitburn. He began his playing career with the local junior club, Whitburn, before turning senior with Falkirk at the age of 18. He began his playing career as an inside forward before converting to full back. His most successful playing spell was spent at St. Johnstone, whom he joined in August 1969. He helped the club to a Scottish League Cup final, a third placed finish in the League and their first venture into European football. He retired in 1974 after playing in excess of 400 competitive matches. He joined St. Johnstone's coaching staff, before further coaching appointments with Hibernian and Hamilton Academical.
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