Overview
Johnny was signed from Royal Albert in 1938 by Willie McAndrew. Well regarded at junior level, he was chosen as reserve for a Lanarkshire Junior League XI in April of that year.
A goalkeeper, he appeared many times during the Second World War when leaves permitted and in November 1940 he was chosen to play for the British Army against Scotland in a game at Ibrox which the forces side lost 4-1. A month earlier he also represented the Army in a match against Norway at Shawfield.
In 1947 he was placed on the open-to-transfer list and he went to Queen of the South. He also had spells with Clyde and Arbroath. He was known as “Sodjer”, as he was a rifleman in the forces.
Debut on 26th August 1939 in a Scottish League match at home to Falkirk.
Scottish League (Pre War) 2 Appearances
(Post War) 28 Appearances
Scottish Cup (Post War) 2 Appearances
Scottish League Cup 2 Appearances
Summer League Cup 13 Appearances
Summer Cup 2 Appearances
Western League 12 Appearances
Southern League 29 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 3 Appearances
Victory Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
Johnny Campbell
1939-40
1941
1943-47
Nickname
Sodjer
Position
Goalkeeper
Born
Died
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Debut
26 August 1939
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Royal Albert
Hamilton Academical
Queen of The South
Clyde
Arbroath