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John McGlashan

1967 – 2018

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1967 – 2018 (aged 50). John McGlashan was a British association football player and association football coach.

John McGlashan (3 June 1967 – 10 January 2018) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Playing career In a long professional career, he played for nine clubs. He started his senior career in 1988 with Montrose, scoring some goals from a midfield position. McGlashan returned to Scottish football in the summer of 1997, signing for Dundee.

In the summer of 2005, McGlashan returned to Dundee Violet as player/manager. In September 2005, Harry Cairney resigned as Arbroath manager and McGlashan was appointed as his replacement. The following month McGlashan made himself his first signing, re–registering as a player despite missing most of the previous season with a back injury. He made a further two league appearances for the club, over the next two seasons. He managed Arbroath for four years before resigning in October 2009.

McGlashan later managed Tayport and Dundee Violet.

Honours Rotherham United Football League Trophy: 1995–96

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Braeview Academy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John McGlashan?

Scottish footballer (1967-2018)

When was John McGlashan born?

John McGlashan was born on 3 June 1967 in Dundee.

When did John McGlashan die?

John McGlashan died on 10 January 2018.

What was John McGlashan's occupation?

John McGlashan was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was John McGlashan?

John McGlashan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McGlashan

· Wikidata: Q6247795

· DBpedia: John McGlashan (footballer)

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