John Lowey

John Anthony Lowey (7 March 1958 – 5 August 2019) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. Aside from three seasons in the North American Soccer League, one in the American Soccer League and one in Australia, Lowey spent the majority of his career in the Football League Second Division with Blackburn Rovers in England.

Career Early career Lowey began his career in the youth system of Manchester United, signing as a professional in March 1975 after three years of schoolboy terms and apprenticeship. He returned to the US in 1978. He signed with the California Sunshine in the American Soccer League, before going on to score 10 goals in 21 games for the Sunshine.

Sheffield Wednesday He returned to England to make his debut for Sheffield Wednesday on 17 October 1978. However, he was limited to just 13 appearances in the 1979–80 season as manager Jack Charlton led the club to promotion out of the Third Division. He left Hillsborough after making his final appearance for the "Owls" in the League Cup on 26 August 1980.

Style of play Lowey was a very accurate corner kick taker.

Later life After retiring as a player, Lowey lived the rest of his life in Australia and went on to own a Beauty Therapy training school and a licensed securities company. He died on 5 August 2019, leaving behind wife Mandy and son Adam.

Career statistics

Honours Sheffield Wednesday Football League Third Division third-place promotion: 1979–80