John Auld

John Robertson Auld (7 January 1862 – 29 April 1932) was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland and Scotland as a central defender. Auld played for Sunderland from 1890 to 1895 where he won two League Championships, in; 1892 and 1893, and the 1894/95 World Championship.[2] After making 100 league appearances and scoring five goals, Auld left Sunderland for their arch rivals, Newcastle United. He later became a director of Newcastle United.[3]

For the Ontario newspaper owner and political figure, see John Allan Auld.

John Auld
Personal information
Full name John Robertson Auld[1]
Date of birth 7 January 1862[1]
Place of birth Lugar, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1932 (aged 69–70)[1]
Playing position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1882 Kilmarnock
1883 Lugar Boswell
1884 Third Lanark
1884 Queen's Park
1885–1890 Third Lanark
1890–1895 Sunderland 99 (6)
1896–1897 Newcastle United 14 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Auld gained his first cap for Scotland on 19 March 1887 against England where they won 3–2.[4] He went on to make three appearances for his country, scoring no goals.[5]

References
  1. John Auld at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. "Past Players ( A )". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 29 July 2008.
  3. (Smith 2013, p. 18)
  4. "Sat 19 Mar 1887 England 2 Scotland 3". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 29 July 2008.
  5. "John Auld". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 29 July 2008.
Sources
  • Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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