Colin Ross (footballer)

Colin Ross (born 29 August 1962) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Middlesbrough, Chesterfield and Darlington. He joined Middlesbrough from Ayr United Boys Club in 1978, and after leaving Darlington played non-league football for South Bank and Whitby Town.

According to the Observer, "Ross hobbled into the record books after hurting his knee and being substituted just five seconds into [Darlington's] match with Chester" in October 1983.