John Mackin (18 November 1943 – 29 July 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager.
 Mackin attending a York City match in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Mackin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1943[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 29 July 2022 (age 78) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1969 | Northampton Town | 101 | (11) |
| 1969 | Lincoln City | 3 | (0) |
| 1969–1973 | York City | 160 | (7) |
| 1973 | → Darlington (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 1973–1975 | Corby Town | ||
| Total | 266 | (18) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1975–1977 | Corby Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Mackin played for Northampton Town, Lincoln City, York City and Darlington in the Football League.[1][3] He was appointed player-manager of Corby Town in July 1973.[2] Mackin died in July 2022 aged 78.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 641. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- ^ a b Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997. Citizen Publications. p. 67. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (2 August 2022). "Corby Town pay tribute to former player-manager Mackin". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ O'Reilly, James (2 August 2022). "Former York City defender John Mackin passes away at 78". York Press. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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