John McHugh (footballer, born 1909) explained

Jock McHugh
Fullname:John McHugh
Birth Date:13 August 1909
Birth Place:Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death Place:Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Height:6 ft 0 in[1]
Years1:–1928
Years2:1928–1930
Years3:1929
Years4:1930–1933
Years5:1933–1939
Years6:1936
Clubs1:Burnbank Athletic
Clubs3:Montrose (loan)
Clubs6:Southend United (loan)
Caps2:52
Caps4:3
Caps5:38
Caps6:0
Goals2:0
Goals4:0
Goals5:0
Goals6:0

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]

Honours

Dundee United

1

1928–29

Notes and References

  1. News: Watford. Greater thrust in attack needed . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xii . Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Gracie, Steve. A Passion For Survival. Arabest Publishing Dundee. 2008. 978-0-9558341-0-3.