John Colrain
Scottish footballer and manager
About John Colrain
Lived 1937 – 1984 (aged 47). John Colrain was a British association football player and association football coach.
John James Colrain (4 February 1937 – 14 July 1984) was a Scottish football player and manager who played for Celtic, Clyde, Ipswich Town and Glentoran. He later managed Glentoran and St Patrick's Athletic.
Colrain played once for the Scotland national under-23 football team at inside-left in a 1–2 defeat to the Netherlands in April 1958.
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Who was John Colrain?
Scottish footballer and manager (1937-1984)
When was John Colrain born?
John Colrain was born on 4 February 1937 in Glasgow.
When did John Colrain die?
John Colrain died on 14 July 1984 in Glasgow.
What was John Colrain's occupation?
John Colrain was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Colrain?
John Colrain was British.
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