John McMaster

John McMaster (born 23 February 1955) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for the bulk of his career with Aberdeen.

McMaster made 316 appearances (47 as substitute) and scored 20 goals for Aberdeen and secured multiple winners medals between 1974 and 1986, including the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983, two Scottish League titles and three Scottish Cups.

McMaster had to be given the kiss of life during a Scottish League Cup game against Rangers on 3 September 1980 after Willie Johnston stamped on his neck at Ibrox Stadium, and he was badly injured against Liverpool in the European Cup a month later, which kept him out of the game for a year.

In 1987, he signed for his hometown club Morton

Career statistics

Honours Player Aberdeen European Cup Winners' Cup: 1982–83 European Super Cup: 1983 Scottish Premier Division: 1979–80, 1983–84, 1985–86 Scottish Cup: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1985–86 Drybrough Cup: 1980–81 Scottish League Cup:Runners Up: 1978–79, 1979–80