Johnny McNichol

Date of birth20 August 1925
Place of birthKilmarnock
NationalityScottish
PositionInside forward

McNichol was Ted Drake's first signing for Chelsea. He played a crucial role in winning the 1st Division Championship in 1955 both with his goals and his set up play.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 Aug 1946 01 Aug 1948
Brighton and Hove Albion 01 Aug 1948 01 Aug 1952
Chelsea 01 Aug 1952 01 Mar 1958

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1952-53 Chelsea FA Cup 7
1
1952-53 Chelsea League Division One 39
11
1953-54 Chelsea FA Cup 1
1953-54 Chelsea League Division One 41
18
1954-55 Chelsea FA Cup 2
1
1954-55 Chelsea League Division One 40
14
1955-56 Chelsea FA Cup 6
1955-56 Chelsea League Division One 24
2
1956-57 Chelsea FA Cup 2
1
1956-57 Chelsea League Division One 24
10
1957-58 Chelsea FA Cup 3
4
1957-58 Chelsea League Division One 13
4


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