John Fraser

John Fraser (born 12 July 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Brentford and Fulham.

Career

Fulham After being spotted playing for his school team, Fraser entered the youth system at First Division club Fulham at the age of 14 in 1967. He began his career as a midfielder, but switched to full back under reserve team manager George Cohen and signed his first professional contract in 1971. He made his senior debut during the 1971–72 Second Division season and gradually built on his appearance record year-by-year to play 25 games during the 1974–75 season. An injury to Les Strong allowed him a place in the starting lineup for the 1975 FA Cup Final, which was lost 2–0 to West Ham United. He was a regular until a groin injury ruined a successful 1977–78 season,

Personal life Fraser completed The Knowledge while a Brentford player and became a black cab driver after retiring from football. Fourth Division 39 2 2 1 0 0 41 3 1977–78

Brentford Football League Fourth Division fourth-place promotion: 1977–78