Francis McStay

Francis McStay (11 January 1892 – 2 July 1934) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half[2] for Motherwell, spending eight years with the club spanning the World War I period.[3][4] He died in a drowning incident aged 42.[5]

Francis McStay
Personal information
Full name Francis McStay
Date of birth 11 January 1892[1]
Place of birth Carluke, Scotland
Date of death 2 July 1934(1934-07-02) (aged 42)
Place of death Wishaw, Scotland
Position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Larkhall United
1911–1919 Motherwell  214 (6)
1916 → Armadale (loan)  
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Statutory registers - Births - Search results, ScotlandsPeople
  2. Francis McStay | Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club
  3. Francis McStay, MotherWELLnet
  4. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. Statutory registers - Deaths - Search results, ScotlandsPeople


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