Jock Cameron

John Bell Cameron (16 February 1879 – 5 July 1950) was a Scottish international football player and manager. He played for St Mirren before joining Blackburn Rovers in 1904. He spent three years at the club before signing for First Division rivals Chelsea. After they were relegated, he helped Chelsea to win promotion out of the Second Division in 1911–12. He signed with non-League Port Vale in 1913, departing the following year, only to return in 1916. He briefly served as the club's manager from August 1918 until his departure in January 1919.

He won two caps for Scotland in 1903 and 1904, and also represented a Scottish League XI three times.

Club career Cameron played for Kirkwood Thistle and St Mirren, before moving south to partner Bob Crompton at English First Division club Blackburn Rovers in April 1904.

He joined Port Vale in the summer of 1913. It was a step down in footballing terms, as proved by the opponents of his 1 September debut – Blackburn Rovers Reserves; the game finished 3–3. He played 32 games in the Central League and helped the club qualify for the FA Cup first round. He departed at the end of the season.

International career Cameron earned his first cap on 26 March 1904, in a 1–1 draw with Ireland in the 1904 British Home Championship. His second cap came against England on 3 April 1909 in the 1909 British Home Championship, Scotland lost 2–0. While he was with St Mirren, Cameron represented the Scottish Football League XI three times.

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Honours Chelsea Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1911–12