David "Derek" Whiteford (born 13 May 1947 in Salsburgh)[3] was a Scottish football player and manager.
[4][5] Whiteford started his senior career with Hibernian, but was unable to establish himself in the first team and was given a free transfer.
[8] After retiring as a player, Whiteford managed Albion Rovers, Dumbarton (alongside Alex Wright) and then Airdrieonians.
[6] He resigned as Airdrie manager in 1987 because he lost enjoyment for the game, and decided to concentrate on his then principal career as a physical education teacher.
[6] His uncle Jock[9][10] and cousins Davie and Jocky Whiteford (a teammate at Airdrie and Dumbarton) were also footballers.