Shirley-Anne Somerville reserve side, it was during the 1962–63 season that he established himself in the side, finishing as the club's top scorer with 23 goals. He continued to score regularly for the side and helped the side gain promotion to Division Two during the 1964–65 season, forming a formidable attacking partnership with John Atyeo and Bobby Williams, again finishing as the club's top scorer with 24 goals. In October 1966 he left Bristol City to sign for Huddersfield Town in exchange for John Quigley. Clark failed to settle at the Yorkshire club and, after two years, was snapped up 	Brian Clark (footballer, born 1943)
11217924	by Cardiff City manager Jimmy Scoular for £8,000. Scoring twice on his debut during a 4–3 win over Derby County, he went on to form a lethal partnership with John Toshack, ending the season with 17 goals and his first Welsh Cup winners medal. Clark finished as the club's top scorer for the next two seasons, as well as scoring 5 times in a single match against Barmouth & Dyffryn, falling short of Derek Tapscott's club record of goals in a game by just one. It was during the 1970–71 season that he achieved probably the high point 	Brian Clark (footballer, born 1943)
11217925	of his career when he headed in the only goal of the first leg against Real Madrid in a 1–0 win during the European Cup Winners Cup quarter-final. The following year he again finished as Cardiff's top scorer, the third successive year he had done so, before he and Ian Gibson were surprisingly sold to AFC Bournemouth for a combined fee of £100,000. Clark spent one year at Bournemouth, followed by a spell at Millwall. He soon returned to Ninian Park to play for Cardiff again. His second spell at the club lasted just a single season 	Brian Clark (footballer, born 1943)
11217926	but he still managed to help the club win promotion to Division Two. He left the club to sign for Newport County before finishing his career with a number of player-manager roles at several Welsh Football League sides. Death. Clark died on 10 August 2010 at the age of 67 from Lewy body dementia at Whitchurch Hospital in Cardiff. Brian Clark (footballer, born 1943) Brian Donald Clark (13 January 1943 – 10 August 2010) was an English professional footballer. He scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory for Cardiff City against Real Madrid in the first leg of the 	Brian Clark (footballer, born 1943)
11217927	Shirley-Anne Somerville Shirley-Anne Somerville Shirley-Anne Somerville (born 2 September 1974) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Dunfermline since 2016, having previously served as an additional member for the Lothians region from 2007 to 2011. Born in Kirkcaldy, Somerville attended the University of Strathclyde, and later the University of Stirling, earning a BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics, and a Diploma in Housing studies respectively. After graduating, she worked as a Policy 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217928	and Public Affairs Officer, and in 2006 she attended the Queen Margaret University. In the 2007 Scottish election, she was an SNP candidate for the Edinburgh Central constituency, but failed to win the seat, coming third. Following the resignation of Stefan Tymkewycz, Somerville succeeded him as the MSP for the Lothian region. She lost her seat in the 2011 election and in 2012 was announced as a director of Yes Scotland. After losing the 2013 Dunfermline by-election, she stood down as director of communities. In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Somerville was elected to serve as the MSP for 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217929	the Dunfermline constituency. She served as Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science from 2016 to 2018, before being appointed to the Scottish Cabinet as Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People in Nicola Sturgeon's 2018 cabinet reshuffle. Somerville was re-elected to the Scottish Parliament in the 2021 election, and in Sturgeon's third government, she was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. Following her appointment, she announced that the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland would be reformed, following widespread criticism. Early life. Early years and education. Shirley-Anne Somerville was born on 2 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217930	September 1974 in Cardenden in Fife. She was educated at Kirkcaldy High School, before attending the University of Strathclyde from 1992 to 1996, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics. From 1997 to 1999, Somerville attended the University of Stirling, where she gained a Diploma in Housing Studies. Before being elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2007, she attended the Queen Margaret University, where she took a Diploma in Public Relations. Early career. She worked as a parliamentary researcher for Duncan Hamilton, who was the MSP for Highlands and Islands. From 2001 to 2004, she was a Policy 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217931	and Public Affairs Officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing, before working as a Media and Campaigns Officer at the Royal College of Nursing from 2004 to 2007. Early political years. Somerville joined the Scottish National Party (SNP) when she was 16. As a member of the party's youth wing, she campaigned alongside Nicola Sturgeon and Shona Robison. In the 2001 UK general election, Somerville stood as the SNP's candidate for Kirkcaldy, where she came in 2nd place with 22.2% of the vote. In the 2007 Scottish Parliament election, she was the candidate in the Edinburgh Central constituency	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217932	, where she came in 3rd place with 25.5% of the vote. Political career. Member of the Scottish Parliament; 2007-2011. On 31 August 2007, Stefan Tymkewycz resigned his seat in the Scottish Parliament representing the Lothians region in order to concentrate on serving as a City of Edinburgh councillor. Somerville was selected by the SNP to succeed him. In the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, she lost her seat. Director of Yes Scotland. On the launch of the cross-party Yes Scotland campaign in 2012, Somerville was announced as its director of communities. She later stood as the SNP candidate in 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217933	the Dunfermline by-election, 24th October 2013, coming second behind Cara Hilton of Scottish Labour. She did not return to her position in Yes Scotland after the by-election. She campaigned in favour of Scottish independence in the run up to the 2014 referendum. Return to Holyrood. In the Scottish Parliament election of 2016, Somerville again stood in the Dunfermline constituency. This time she was successful in securing the seat, defeating Cara Hilton on a majority of 4,558 votes. Junior minister. In May 2016, she was appointed Minister of Further Education, Higher Education and Science. Cabinet Secretary for Social Security 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217934	(2018–2021). On 26 June 2018, Sturgeon preformed a cabinet reshuffle of her second cabinet. She promoted Somerville to the new cabinet level position of Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, succeeding Jeane Freeman who served as the junior minister equivalent. In February 2021, Christina McKelvie announced a short medical leave and her role was covered by Somerville as Minister for Equalities and Older People. Gender recognition. In early 2020, Somerville announced the government would propose to amend the Gender Recognition Act 2004 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The bill would make it easier for people to 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217935	change their name legally, drop the requirement for medical evidence and lower the age limit for applications from 18 to 16. The bill has been opposed by the Scottish feminist group For Women Scotland. On an interview with STV, Somerville recognised that women's rights are exceptionally important and have been long-fought for. She emphasised her commitment not to jeopardise women's rights. Somerville hoped for the bill to be passed by the end of the 5th Scottish Parliament, however, delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected this ambition. Cabinet Secretary for Education (2021–present). In the 2021 	Shirley-Anne Somerville
11217936	Scottish Parliament election, Somerville secured a second term as the MSP for the Dunfermline constituency. The SNP fell two seats short of an overall majority in the election, however, remained the largest party, with more than double the seats of the Scottish Conservatives. Sturgeon announced her intention to form a third administration and appointed Somerville as the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, succeeding John Swinney, who was mounted with pressure by opposition to resign. The general secretary of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) Larry Flanagan welcomed her appointment, but added, The first issue the Cabinet Secretary will need  to address is an end to the scandal of temporary contracts throughout the education system.". SQA and Education Scotland reform. In June 2021, Somerville revealed plans to reform the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland was under way. The following year exams were scrapped and the SQA was criticised for down-grading teachers predictions which were based on pupil assessments. After public outcry and protests from pupils, the Scottish Government u-turned it's decision and allowed teachers predictions to be considered for pupil grading. In the 2021 exam diet, exams were cancelled too, but students claimed the "assessments  were the equivalent to exams. The OECD published a report on the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) and recommended the government considered creating a specialist stand-alone agency responsible for curriculum". Somerville responded: “The OECD report is crystal clear - Curriculum for Excellence is the right approach for Scotland. In fact, despite all the criticism here at home, the OECD tells us it is viewed internationally as an inspiring example of curriculum practice. However, 10 years on from CfE being introduced, it is right and proper that we review how it is being implemented.". In March 2022, Somerville confirmed the SQA would  be replaced by Qualifications Scotland and Education Scotland would be replaced by a new executive agency by the summer of 2024. Personal life. Somerville lives in North Queensferry with her husband and two children. She is a trustee of Shelter Scotland, and is a member of the RSPB and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. In August 2021, Somerville tested positive for COVID-19 after losing her sense of smell. Shirley-Anne Somerville Shirley-Anne Somerville (born 2 September 1974) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party