About John Divers
Lived 1940 – 2014 (aged 74). John Divers was a British association football player.
John Divers (8 March 1940 – 23 September 2014) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic and Partick Thistle.
Playing career Club Born in Clydebank, Divers was the son of former Scottish international John Divers and grand-nephew of ex-Celtic player Patsy Gallacher. Playing mostly as an inside left, he scored 110 goals for the club, which helped gain him a reputation as a skilful, clever and hard working player. His family connections mean he was related to fellow footballing descendants of Patsy Gallacher: sons Willie and Tommy, and grandsons Brian and Kevin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Divers?
Scottish footballer (1940-2014)
When was John Divers born?
John Divers was born on 8 March 1940 in Clydebank.
When did John Divers die?
John Divers died on 23 September 2014.
What was John Divers's occupation?
John Divers was an association football player.
What nationality was John Divers?
John Divers was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Divers (footballer, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Divers. https://biography.guide/john-divers/
MLA: "John Divers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-divers/.
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