John Bethune (19 October 1888 – 23 January 1955), also known as Jack Bethune and Jock Bethune,[1][3] was a professional association footballer, who played in both the Scottish Football League and The Football League.
 Bethune while with Bristol Rovers in 1921. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Bethune[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Milngavie, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 23 January 1955 (aged 66)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Sittingbourne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1908–1909 | Milngavie Allander | ||
| 1909–1910 | Vale of Clyde | ||
| 1910–1911 | Ashfield | ||
| 1911–1912 | Heart of Midlothian | 3 | (0) |
| Hamilton Academical | |||
| –1912 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | ||
| 1912 | Darlington | ||
| 1912–1920 | Barnsley | 103 | (1) |
| 1920–1921 | Bristol Rovers | 30 | (0) |
| 1921–1922 | Brentford | 10 | (0) |
| 1922–1927 | Sittingbourne | ||
| 1927–? | Sittingbourne Paper Mills | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Milngavie near Glasgow, Bethune began his career by playing local football in the Glasgow area for Ashfield.[4] He joined Edinburgh-based side Heart of Midlothian in 1912, for whom he played three times in the Scottish League in a brief spell with them before moving to English clubs Darlington and then Barnsley still within 1912.[3] He settled in Barnsley for almost eight years in a period that was interrupted by the First World War, making over 100 Football League appearances for them.[1]
Bethune, who was known to have a quick temper,[3] joined Bristol Rovers in 1920 for their first season as a Football League club but left for a trial with Brentford in 1921.[5] He played six League games during his trial, and a further four after signing for them permanently, but an injury suffered on Boxing Day that year ended his League career.[3]
He went on to play non-League football for Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne Paper Mills and after retiring as a footballer represented England at indoor bowls in 1936 and 1938.[1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 25. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Bristol Rovers Memorabilia – Football League Players Index". Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Jay, Mike; Byrne, Stephen (1994). Pirates in Profile: A Who's Who of Bristol Rovers Players. Bristol: Potten, Baber & Murray. ISBN 0-9524835-0-5.
- ^ "Bethune Jack Image 1 Bristol Rovers 1921". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club – The Definitive History 1883–2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 115. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.