John McStay joined Motherwell as a youngster in 1982 from Gartcosh. He is a member of the well-known McStay clan of whom his cousin Paul of Celtic is best known. His debut came at Bayview in January 1985, as Motherwell defeated East Fife 2-1. He then moved to Raith Rovers in July 1987.
It was while he was with the Kirkcaldy club that he was catapulted into national news. He was head-butted by Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson at a match at Ibrox, Ferguson was subsequently given a lengthy ban and jailed. John later served Clydebank, East Fife, Ayr United, Clyde and Albion Rovers.
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Name:
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John McStay |
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Height:
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5′ 11″ |
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Weight:
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12st 4lbs |
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Date of Birth:
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24th December 1965 |
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Place of Birth:
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Larkhall |
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Position:
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Right Back |
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Nationality:
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Scottish |
Football Career:
| Gartcosh United | – | 1984 |
| Motherwell | 1984 | 1987 |
| Raith Rovers | 1987 | 1994 |
| Falkirk | 1994 | |
| Hamilton Academical | 1994 | |
| Clydebank | 1994 | 1995 |
| East Fife | 1995 | |
| Ayr United | 1996 | 1997 |
| Clyde | 1997 | 1998 |
| Albion Rovers | 1998 | 2000 |
Well Career:
| Apps | Goals | |
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League:
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11 (10) | 1 |
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Scottish Cup:
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0 (1) | 0 |
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League Cup:
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1 (1) | 0 |
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Other:
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0 | 0 |
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Total:
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12 (12) | 1 |