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]

For the Canadian fur trader and political figure in Upper Canada, see John McGillivray. For the Canadian politician, see John Alexander McGillivray.

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]
Playing 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

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

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

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

External links

• MUFCInfo.com profile