Joe Carson (footballer) explained

Joe Carson
Birth Date:1953 11, df=y
Birth Place:Helensburgh, Scotland
Position:Defender
Years1:1973–1980
Years2:1978–1984
Years3:1983–1984
Years4:1984–1987
Years5:1987–1988
Years6:1987–1988
Clubs8:Pollock
Caps1:179
Caps2:126
Caps3:5
Caps4:103
Caps5:20
Caps6:3
Goals1:10
Goals2:8
Goals3:0
Goals4:9
Goals5:0
Goals6:0

Joe Carson (born 24 November 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer who spent his entire playing career in the Scottish leagues, playing mostly as a central defender.

Early life

Born in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Carson was brought up in the town of Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire. His younger brother, Tom Carson, was also a footballer and Dumbarton manager.

Career

Carson was awarded Motherwell's Player of the Year award for the 1986–1987 season. Carson is also the only player sent off two matches in a row against the same team, first in a league match on a Saturday then again in a cup game on a Wednesday night.