John Morrison (footballer, born 1889)

For the Celtic player, see John Morrison (footballer, born 1909).

John Morrison
Personal information
Full name John Morrison[1]
Date of birth 26 January 1889[2]
Place of birth Stenhousemuir, Scotland[2]
Date of death 26 January 1972(1972-01-26) (aged 83)[2]
Place of death Paisley, Scotland[2]
Position(s) Utility player
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1907 Stenhousemuir Hearts
1907–1919 Falkirk 120 (18)
1914 → St Mirren (loan) 12 (0)
Managerial career
1927–1929 Third Lanark
1929–1936 St Mirren
1937–1941 Airdrieonians
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Morrison (26 January 1889 – 26 January 1972) was a Scottish professional footballer who made 120 appearances in the Scottish League for Falkirk as a utility player.[1] After his retirement from football, he managed Third Lanark, St Mirren and Airdrieonians.[2] He was nicknamed 'Slasher'.[2]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Litster was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c d e f Meffen, John. "Falkirk FC – Forgotten Players – John Morrison". Retrieved 10 October 2019.