John Johnman
Scottish footballer (1900–1975)
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John Johnman (7 June 1900 – 1975) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as a right back, although he was also used at wing half.[3]
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Johnman in 1928 during Motherwell's South American tour[1] | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth name | John Johnman Ellarby[2] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1900[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Morningside, Scotland[3] | ||
| Date of death | 1975 (aged 74–75) | ||
| Place of death | Wishaw, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[4] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Carluke Rovers | ||
| 1923–1932 | Motherwell | 249 | (1) |
| 1932–1933 | Stockport County | ||
| 1933–1934 | Halifax Town | ||
| 1934–1936 | Dunfermline Athletic | 67 | (0) |
| Total | 316 | (1) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
The majority of his career was spent with Motherwell,[4] where he had a part in the team becoming established as one of the best in the country in the late 1920s,[5] eventually took over from Dick Little in his preferred defensive position and featured in the 1931 Scottish Cup Final which the Steelmen lost to Celtic after a replay.[6][7] He was still with the club when they won the Scottish Football League title in 1931–32, but made no appearances in that season for reasons unclear (Willie Dowall, previously considered a forward, was selected instead) and departed at its end.
Johnman then played in England for two years – one apiece with Stockport County and Halifax Town – before returning north with Dunfermline Athletic.[3]
