Ron McGarry

Date of birth05 December 1937
Place of birthWhitehaven
NationalityEnglish
PositionInside forward

With Newcastle United, 2nd Division Champion 1965. Nicknamed 'Cassius' due to his bustling style, Ron was recruited by Joe Harvey in 1962 to lead United out of the Second Division. The mission was achieved in 1965 but Ron struggled to make the same impact in the top flight.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Workington 01 Oct 1958 01 Feb 1962
Bolton Wanderers 01 Feb 1962 01 Dec 1962
Newcastle United 01 Dec 1962 01 Mar 1967
Barrow 01 Mar 1967 01 Sep 1970

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1962-63 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
2
1962-63 Newcastle United League Division Two 18
6
1963-64 Newcastle United League Cup 2
2
1963-64 Newcastle United League Division Two 31
10
1964-65 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1964-65 Newcastle United League Cup 1
1964-65 Newcastle United League Division Two 31
16
1965-66 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1
1965-66 Newcastle United League Cup 1
1965-66 Newcastle United League Division One 21
2
4
1966-67 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1966-67 Newcastle United League Cup 1
1966-67 Newcastle United League Division One 17
1
5


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