About John Dowie
Lived 1955 – 2016 (aged 60). John Dowie was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Dowie (12 December 1955 – 22 January 2016 ) was a football midfielder, who played in the Football League and Scottish Football League during the 1970s and 1980s.
Dowie was at Rangers as a schoolboy but did not make the grade there and moved to Fulham in 1973, being at the club when they reached the 1975 FA Cup Final, although he did not play in the game.
In 1977, he left to join Celtic, making his debut for them on 10 September 1977 against Rangers. He also appeared for Celtic against Rangers in the 1978 Scottish League Cup Final. He next moved to play for Clyde, making his league debut in the 1981-82 season. After Clyde he moved to Australia to play for the Doveton club.
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Who was John Dowie?
British footballer (1955-2016)
When was John Dowie born?
John Dowie was born on 12 December 1955 in Hamilton.
When did John Dowie die?
John Dowie died on 22 January 2016 in Hamilton.
What was John Dowie's occupation?
John Dowie was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Dowie?
John Dowie was British.
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· DBpedia: John Dowie (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dowie. https://biography.guide/john-dowie-association-football-player/
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