Francis McStay explained

Francis McStay
Fullname:Francis McStay
Birth Date:1890
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Date:17 November
Death Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Years1:
Years2:1911–1919
Clubs2:Motherwell
Caps2:214
Goals2:6
Years3:1916
Clubs3:Armadale (loan)
Years4:

Francis McStay (1890 – 17 November 1935) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half[1] for Motherwell, spending eight years with the club spanning the World War I period.[2] [3] He was the older brother of Willie and Jimmy McStay, both captains of Celtic, playing against Willie on several occasions.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/newopp/p00004647.htm Francis McStay Record vs Heart of Midlothian
  2. http://www.motherwellnet.com/database/player-archive/mc-mac/francis-mcstay/ Francis McStay
  3. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  4. https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/images/1914/1914032807.htm Where Ayr Failed Skilful Wing Play At Fir Park.