Johnny Downie
| Date of birth | 19 July 1925 |
| Place of birth | Lanark |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Position | Inside forward |
Signed to replace Johnny Morris in 1949. Downie was a gifted inside-forward but never really fulfilled his potential.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Park Avenue | 01 Dec 1944 | 01 Mar 1949 | |
| Manchester United | 01 Mar 1949 | 01 Aug 1953 | |
| Luton Town | 01 Aug 1953 | 01 Jul 1954 | |
| Hull City | 01 Jul 1954 | 01 Oct 1958 | |
| Mansfield Town | 01 Oct 1958 | 01 May 1959 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | Manchester United | League Division One | 12 | 5 |
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| 1949-50 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1949-50 | Manchester United | League Division One | 18 | 6 |
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| 1950-51 | Manchester United | League Division One | 29 | 10 |
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| 1951-52 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Manchester United | League Division One | 31 | 11 |
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| 1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | 1 |
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| 1952-53 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1952-53 | Manchester United | League Division One | 20 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.