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Overview
A well thought of junior who was played at inside left at Douglas Park against Arbroath in 1957. He was a Pollok player. In March 1958 he was signed by Preston North End, to be released without playing for them and he joined Queen of the South, this in May 1961. He then moved to Tranmere Rovers, Hibernian, Barnsley, Peterborough and finally Northampton Town.
Born in Newton on 20th May 1939.
Debut on 21st December 1957 in a Scottish League match at home to Arbroath in a 2-2 draw.
Scottish League 1 Appearance
Accies Career
Full Name
John Byrne
1957
Position
Inside left
Born
20 May 1939
Died
Signed by
John Lowe
Debut
21 December 1957
Last Game
21 December 1957
Honours
Clubs Played For
Pollok Juniors
Hamilton Academical
Preston North End
Queen of the South
Tranmere Rovers
Hibernian
Barnsley
Peterborough
Northampton Town