AITKENHEAD, John (1957)

Overview

Johnny was the old style ball playing winger. He was attending Calder Street Secondary School in Blantyre when he was chosen to play in the Scottish Schoolboys under 14 side which met Wales at Douglas Park on 7th May, 1938.

From Blantyre Accies he signed for Queen's Park. He then went on to sign for Hibernian and while on the books at Easter Road, he played against Rangers in the 1946 Victory Cup Final and was Hibs scorer in their 3-1 defeat.

He then transferred to Motherwell in 1949 and his sparkling wing play earned him Inter League caps in 1951 and 1952. During these same years he appeared in the Scottish Cup Final, as a loser in '51, and as a winner the following year.

He spent his final playing days with Accies, coming to Hamilton in January 1957. He was freed at the end of season 1956-57. He also said to have been on loan to Stranraer at one time.

Born in Cambuslang in 1924. His death occurred on 28th March 1987.

Debut on 1st January 1957 in a Scottish League match away to Albion Rovers in a 2-1 defeat.

Scottish League 11 Appearances 4 Goals

Scottish Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal

Accies Career