John Falconer (footballer)

John Stevenson Falconer (14 November 1898 – 1982) was a Scottish professional football goalkeeper who made over 200 appearances in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath.[2][3] He also played league football for East Stirlingshire and Celtic.[1]

John Falconer
Personal information
Full name John Stevenson Falconer[1]
Date of birth 14 November 1898[1]
Place of birth Govan, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1982 (aged 83–84)[2]
Place of death Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Gower Thistle
0000–1919 Ibrox Waverley
1919–1921 St Anthony's
1921–1930 Cowdenbeath 204 (0)
1931–1933 Celtic 7 (0)
1933–1934 East Stirlingshire 25 (0)
1934–1935 Creetown
1935–1936 Stranraer
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career statistics
Club Season League Scottish Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cowdenbeath 1921–22[1] Scottish Second Division 37 0 3 0 — 40 0
1922–23[1] 36 0 2 0 — 38 0
1924–25[1] Scottish First Division 14 0 0 0 — 14 0
1925–26[1] 36 0 1 0 — 37 0
1926–27[1] 37 0 2 0 — 39 0
1927–28[1] 35 0 2 0 — 37 0
1928–29[1] 9 0 0 0 — 9 0
Total 204 0 10 0 — 214 0
Celtic 1931–32[4] Scottish First Division 7 0 1 0 3[lower-alpha 1] 0 11 0
East Stirlingshire 1933–34[1] Scottish Second Division 25 0 1 0 — 26 0
Career total 236 0 12 0 3 0 251 0
  1. Appearances in Glasgow Cup.

Honours

References
  1. Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  2. "Falconer, John – The Celtic Wiki". www.thecelticwiki.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  3. "Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online | Cowden | The Beath". www.cowdenbeathfc.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  4. "Celtic Player John Falconer Details". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
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