John McNamee

Date of birth11 June 1941
Place of birthCoatbridge
NationalityScottish
PositionDefender

A big burly centre-half, John became a cult hero during his five years on Tyneside. Rejected by Manchester United as a youngster, he developed his career in Scotland.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 Dec 1966 01 Nov 1971
Blackburn Rovers 01 Nov 1971 01 Dec 1973
Hartlepool United 01 Dec 1973 01 Aug 1975

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1966-67 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1966-67 Newcastle United League Division One 19
1
1967-68 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1967-68 Newcastle United League Division One 31
2
1968-69 Newcastle United Fairs Cup 3
1
1968-69 Newcastle United League Cup 1
1968-69 Newcastle United League Division One 23
1
3
1969-70 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1969-70 Newcastle United Fairs Cup 3
1969-70 Newcastle United League Division One 13
1
1
1970-71 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1970-71 Newcastle United Fairs Cup 1
1970-71 Newcastle United League Division One 27
1
1971-72 Newcastle United League Division One 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.