Jock McDonald

John McDonald (born 11 March 1893) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back for clubs including Airdrieonians, Everton and New Brighton.[1][2][3][4] He was Everton captain in the 1921–22 season,[5] and held the club record for most appearances without scoring (224) until the mark was passed by Tony Hibbert in 2011.[6] With Airdrie, he had been selected twice for the Scottish Football League XI in 1919.[7]

Jock McDonald
Personal information
Full name John McDonald
Date of birth 11 March 1893
Place of birth Cleland, Scotland
Playing position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shotts United
1913–1914 Barnsley  0 (0)
1914–1917 Motherwell 2 (0)
1915–1916Dykehead (loan)  
1916–1927Airdrieonians (loan)  35 (0)
1917–1920 Airdrieonians  79 (3)
1920–1927 Everton  208 (0)
1927–1931 New Brighton  
1931 Connah's Quay & Shotton  
1932 Colwyn Bay  
National team
1919 Scottish League XI 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. John McDonald, 11v11.com
  2. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. John McDonald, MotherWELLnet
  4. McDonald Jock Image 3 Everton 1921, Vintage Footballers
  5. Captains, EFC Statto
  6. Everton FC defender Tony Hibbert to become goal-less record holder, Liverpool Echo, 9 March 2011
  7. "[SFL player] Jock McDonald". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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