Johnny Downie

Date of birth19 July 1925
Place of birthLanark
NationalityScottish
PositionInside 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
1949-50 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1
1949-50 Manchester United League Division One 18
6
1950-51 Manchester United League Division One 29
10
1951-52 Manchester United FA Cup 1
1951-52 Manchester United League Division One 31
11
1952-53 Manchester United FA Charity Shield 1
1
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.