Overview
He was referred to as “the new Jock Davie” when he joined the club in 1923 from Burnbank Athletic. On 14th October 1924, he was signed by Tottenham Hotspur. A report of the day stated that he had spent 10 years at White Hart Lane then played for a number of English clubs before being appointed as Tottenham’s Scottish scout. He had been with Reading, Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic and finally, Folkestone.
He ran an amateur side, Rook Star, in Uddingston for a number of years. He lived in New Edinburgh Road, Uddingston. It was said that he was responsible for such as Dave Mackay, John White and Alan Gilzean joining the London club.
Born in Motherwell on 11th November 1906, he died in Law Hospital on 2nd January 1986 in his 80th year.
Debut against Hamilton Garrison in a 7-0 home win on 14th August 1923 in a Lanarkshire Cup tie.
Scottish League 1 Appearance
Lanarkshire Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
John Richardson
1923
Nickname
Jock
Position
Full back
Born
11 November 1906
Died
2 January 1986
Signed by
Scott Duncan
Debut
14 August 1923
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Burnbank Athletic
Hamilton Academical
Tottenham Hotspur
Reading
Bournemouth
Boscombe Athletic
Folkestone