John Clarkin (born 1872) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Neilston. He played for Neilston, Bootle, Glasgow Thistle, Newton Heath and Blackpool.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1872 | ||
| Place of birth | Neilston, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Neilston | |||
| 1892 | Bootle | 10 | (9) |
| Glasgow Thistle | |||
| 1894–1896 | Newton Heath | 67 | (23) |
| 1896–1898 | Blackpool | 54 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Blackpool
editNeilston-born Clarkin signed for Blackpool from Newton Heath in June 1896. He made his debut for the club in their first-ever match in the Football League, on 5 September 1896 (see Blackpool F.C. season 1896–97). He went on to appear in 28 of the club's 30 games that season, scoring eight goals.
The following season, 1897–98, Clarkin made 26 appearances and scored five goals.
References
edit- Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.