Date of birth | 11 June 1941 |
Place of birth | Coatbridge |
Nationality | Scottish |
Position | Defender |
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.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Newcastle United | 01 Dec 1966 | 01 Nov 1971 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 01 Nov 1971 | 01 Dec 1973 | |
Hartlepool United | 01 Dec 1973 | 01 Aug 1975 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1966-67 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1966-67 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 19 | 1 |
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1967-68 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1967-68 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 31 | 2 |
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1968-69 | Newcastle United | Fairs Cup | 3 | 1 |
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1968-69 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
1968-69 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 23 | 1 |
3 |
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1969-70 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1969-70 | Newcastle United | Fairs Cup | 3 | ||||
1969-70 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 13 | 1 |
1 |
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1970-71 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1970-71 | Newcastle United | Fairs Cup | 1 | ||||
1970-71 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 27 | 1 |
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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.