CAMPBELL, Johnny (1939)

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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