John McGillivray (footballer)

John McGillivray (7 March 1886 – 1977) was an English footballer who played in the played in the Football League for Manchester United. He also played for Southport Central, Stoke and Dartford.[1]

John McGillivray
Personal information
Full name John McGillivray[1]
Date of birth 7 March 1886[2]
Place of birth Broughton, Lancashire, England[1]
Date of death 1977 (aged 90–91)[2]
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1907–1910 Manchester United 3 (0)
1910–1911 Southport Central
1911–1912 Stoke 24 (0)
1912–1914 Dartford 78 (11)
1921-1926 Dartford 166 (13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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McGillivray was born in Broughton, Lancashire and began his career with Manchester United. He spent two seasons at Old Trafford playing in four matches in 1907–08 and 1908–09 before he was released. He joined Southport Central and then played 25 times for Southern League side Stoke in 1911–12.[1] He later played for Dartford.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United 1907–08[2] First Division 1 0 1 0 2 0
1908–09[2] First Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
Stoke 1911–12[1] Southern League Division One 24 0 1 0 25 0
Career Total 27 0 2 0 29 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ a b c d John McGillivray at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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