John McHugh (footballer, born 1909)

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John McHugh (13 August 1909 – 9 October 1966) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. McGregor was playing for Burnbank Athletic before signing for Dundee United in 1928 following Bill Paterson's transfer to Arsenal. He made his United debut in February 1928, sharing goalkeeping duties with Alex Johnstone during the 1927–28 season. He became the second choice keeper for the 1928–29 season and helped the side to promotion, winning the Scottish Second Division championship, although he also spent time on loan at Montrose. During the First Division campaign that followed, McHugh became first choice again and attracted interest from Portsmouth, signing for the club in November 1930 for a fee of £400. McHugh went on to play for Watford and had a loan spell with Southend United during his time at Vicarage Road.[2]

Jock McHugh
Personal information
Full name John McHugh
Date of birth (1909-08-13)13 August 1909
Place of birth Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date of death 9 October 1966(1966-10-09) (aged 57)
Place of death Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1928 Burnbank Athletic
1928–1930 Dundee United 52 (0)
1929Montrose (loan)
1930–1933 Portsmouth 3 (0)
1933–1939 Watford 38 (0)
1936Southend United (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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Dundee United
1928–29

References

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  1. ^ "Watford. Greater thrust in attack needed". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Gracie, Steve (2008). A Passion For Survival. Arabest Publishing Dundee. ISBN 978-0-9558341-0-3.