John Duncan
| Date of birth | 10 December 1926 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Position | Forward |
Duncan was signed as a right-back but was converted to a centre-forward by Newcastle with significant initial success. However, his hopes were dashed by a severe knee injury and, amazingly, he attempted a comeback as a goalkeeper.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr United | 01 Nov 1950 | ||
| Newcastle United | 01 Nov 1950 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-52 | Newcastle United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 3 |
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| 1952-53 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 1951 | Preston North End v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Sep 1951 | Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 24 Sep 1951 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | FA Charity Shield | |
| 08 Dec 1951 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Dec 1951 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | W | 4-5 | League Division One | |
| 18 Oct 1952 | Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.