John Cowan
| Date of birth | 08 January 1949 |
| Place of birth | Belfast |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Position | Midfielder |
Capped by Northern Ireland whilst a regular in Newcastle's second string, John's career was ruined by a serious knee injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Feb 1967 | 01 Aug 1975 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 3 | 1 |
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| 1972-73 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1972-73 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 3 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 1969 | Burnley v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Mar 1970 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 21 Mar 1970 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Mar 1970 | Newcastle United v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 19 Aug 1972 | Sheffield United v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1972 | Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 26 Aug 1972 | Newcastle United v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 30 Aug 1972 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 Sep 1972 | Crystal Palace v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Sep 1972 | Port Vale v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | Northern Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 1970 | England v Northern Ireland | L | 3-1 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.