John MacDonald (footballer, born 1961)

John MacDonald (born 15 April 1961) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker for Rangers between 1978 and 1986 before moving to Barnsley. He made 230 appearances for Rangers, scoring 77 goals, and won the 1981 Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup in 1982 and 1984.

For the Scottish football and cricket player, see John Macdonald (sportsman).

John MacDonald
Personal information
Full name John MacDonald[1]
Date of birth (1961-04-15) 15 April 1961[1]
Place of birth Glasgow,[1] Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1986 Rangers 163 (44)
1986 → Charlton Athletic (loan) 2 (0)
1986–1989 Barnsley 94 (20)
1989–1991 Scarborough 40 (6)
1991 Airdrieonians 14 (3)
1993–1994 Dumbarton 6 (2)
1994 Fort William
1994–1995 Caledonian Thistle 2 (1)
National team
1980–1982 Scotland U21[3] 8 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "John MacDonald". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=69
  • John MacDonald at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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