Playing History
| Season |
Division |
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G2G |
 |
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Win % |
Draw % |
Loss % |
| 1977-78 |
Premier Division |
29 (1) |
6 |
0.20
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0 |
0 |
53.3%
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10.0%
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36.7%
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| Totals: |
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29 (1) |
6 |
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| Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals |
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GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in |
| Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals |
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List of Goals Scored (click to expand)
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List of Games Played (click to expand)
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May 2nd, 1978
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02/05/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Clydebank (A)
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0 - 2 |
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Apr 29th, 1978
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29/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Partick Th (H)
|
5 - 2 |
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Apr 26th, 1978
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26/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Ayr Utd (H)
|
3 - 1 |
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Apr 22nd, 1978
|
22/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Rangers (A)
|
0 - 3 |
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Apr 19th, 1978
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19/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Rangers (H)
|
0 - 1 |
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Apr 15th, 1978
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15/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Ayr Utd (H)
|
1 - 0 |
(sub)
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Apr 12th, 1978
|
12/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Clydebank (H)
|
1 - 0 |
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Apr 8th, 1978
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08/04/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Motherwell (A)
|
1 - 0 |
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Apr 5th, 1978
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05/04/78
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Scottish Cup |
Semi Final |
vs. Rangers (N)
|
0 - 2 |
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Mar 29th, 1978
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29/03/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Motherwell (H)
|
1 - 1 |
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Mar 25th, 1978
|
25/03/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Hibernian (A)
|
1 - 3 |
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Mar 15th, 1978
|
15/03/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. St Mirren (A)
|
2 - 1 |
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Mar 11th, 1978
|
11/03/78
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Scottish Cup |
5th Round |
vs. Queen's Park (H)
|
2 - 0 |
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Mar 4th, 1978
|
04/03/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Celtic (H)
|
0 - 1 |
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Feb 27th, 1978
|
27/02/78
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Scottish Cup |
4th Round |
vs. QOS (H)
|
3 - 0 |
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Feb 25th, 1978
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25/02/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Partick Th (A)
|
2 - 0 |
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Feb 4th, 1978
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04/02/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Ayr Utd (A)
|
1 - 0 |
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Jan 28th, 1978
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28/01/78
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Scottish Cup |
3rd Round |
vs. Hamilton (A)
|
4 - 1 |
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Jan 7th, 1978
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07/01/78
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Hibernian (H)
|
1 - 1 |
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Dec 10th, 1977
|
10/12/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Rangers (A)
|
0 - 2 |
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Nov 26th, 1977
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26/11/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Motherwell (A)
|
0 - 0 |
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Nov 19th, 1977
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19/11/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Clydebank (H)
|
4 - 0 |
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Nov 5th, 1977
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05/11/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Aberdeen (H)
|
0 - 1 |
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Oct 29th, 1977
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29/10/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. St Mirren (A)
|
1 - 0 |
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Oct 22nd, 1977
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22/10/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Celtic (H)
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1 - 2 |
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Oct 15th, 1977
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15/10/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Partick Th (A)
|
1 - 2 |
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Oct 8th, 1977
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08/10/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Rangers (H)
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0 - 1 |
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Oct 1st, 1977
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01/10/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Ayr Utd (A)
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2 - 0 |
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Sep 24th, 1977
|
24/09/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Motherwell (H)
|
3 - 2 |
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Sep 17th, 1977
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17/09/77
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League |
Premier Division |
vs. Clydebank (A)
|
3 - 0 |
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Biography
John joined Dumbarton in January 1973, making his debut in August that year. A PE teacher whilst playing for the part-time Boghead side, he netted an average of a goal every other game during his four years with The Sons.
After the departure of striker Tom McAdam to Celtic in September 1977, United's initial offer for John was rejected, but a £60,000 bid was accepted by Dumbarton a week later. After making a scoring debut for United against Clydebank, he found the net just six times throughout a season hampered by injuries and a persistent lack of fitness which lead to extra training stints. In July 1978, after a falling out with manager Jim McLean, John failed to return to Tannadice for pre-season training and was suspended by the Club. At the beginning of October 1978 he was sold to Kilmarnock for a fee of around £40,000.
His goal-scoring form returned in the First Division, helping Kilmarnock win promotion to the Premier Division. However he struggled to score as much in the top league, and the Rugby Park side were relegated two years later. He returned to Dumbarton in 1983, where he helped his first club gain a place in the Premier Division for one season in 1984. He went to Brechin City in 1986 before signing for Kilmarnock for a second time. In 1989 he ended his senior career and moved to junior side Lesmahagow.
Debut
September 17th, 1977
Clydebank 0 - 3 Dundee United
League (Premier Division)
Timeline
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Date of Birth
John was born on this date in Glasgow.
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Signed For Dundee United
John joined Dumbarton in January 1973, making his debut in August that year. A PE teacher whilst playing for the part-time Boghead side, he netted an average of a goal every other game during his four years with The Sons.
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