About John McLaughlin
Born 1952. John McLaughlin is a British association football player.
John McLaughlin (born 25 February 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active in England and the United States between 1970 and 1976, McLaughlin made 72 career League appearances, scoring 9 goals.
Career Born in Liverpool, McLaughlin played as a youth with hometown club Liverpool, before making his professional debut in 1970. He made a total of 40 appearances for Liverpool in the Football League between 1970 and 1976. McLaughlin made five appearances on loan at Portsmouth in 1976. McLaughlin also spent time in the North American Soccer League with the Philadelphia Atoms and the Dallas Tornado.
After a knee injury ended his professional career, McLaughlin later played non-League football for teams including South Liverpool, Barrow and Wrexham.
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Who is John McLaughlin?
English association football player
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John McLaughlin was born on 25 February 1952 in Liverpool.
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John McLaughlin is an association football player.
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John McLaughlin is British.
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