John Morrison (footballer, born 1889)

John Morrison (26 January 1889 – 26 January 1972) was a Scottish professional footballer who made 120 appearances in the Scottish League for Falkirk as a utility player. After his retirement from football, he managed Third Lanark, St Mirren and Airdrieonians. He was nicknamed 'Slasher'.

Personal life

Morrison served as a private in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War.

Career statistics

Player

Manager

Honours

Player

Falkirk

• Dunedin Cup: 1913–14
• Stirlingshire Cup: 1909–10
• Stirlingshire Consolation Cup: 1906–07, 1907–08
• Falkirk Infirmary Shield: 1906–07, 1908–09, 1912–13

Manager

Third Lanark

• Scottish League Second Division second-place promotion: 1927–28

St Mirren

• Scottish League Second Division second-place promotion: 1935–36

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