John McPhee (footballer)
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John McPhee is a Scottish
former professional footballer. He played as a defender
.
Nicknamed Chopper, McPhee began his professional career in his native Scotland with his hometown club, Motherwell
. In five years, he made 74 league appearances and scored sixteen goals for the club.
In July 1962, he moved south of the border to join Ron Suart
's Blackpool
. He made his debut for the club on September 1, 1962, in a 1–1 draw at Aston Villa
. He made 36 further appearances in the 1962–63
season, scoring six goals.
In 1963–64
, he made 30 league appearances and scored five goals (including one in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool
at Anfield
on August 31, 1963).
After missing the first sixteen games of the 1964–65
campaign, McPhee played in the remaining 26, scoring one goal. At the end of the season, he was voted the club's Player of the Year. He won the accolade again three years later.
During 1965–66
, McPhee became Blackpool's first participating substitute when he replaced John Craven
after 83 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Leicester City
on 14 September. Up until that point, Blackpool had played 713 minutes of the season without using a substitute.
In 1967–68
, Blackpool were playing Second Division
football after suffering relegation the previous campaign. Stan Mortensen
was in his first full season in charge after succeeded Ron Suart, and under his managership McPhee was an ever-present in Blackpool's 47 league and cup games.
He made 38 league appearances the following season, 1968–69
, and scored one goal.
Under new manager Les Shannon
in 1969–70
, McPhee made 29 league appearances in his final season with the club. His last appearance occurred in the final game of the season, a 2–0 league defeat at Oxford United
. It didn't matter, however, since Blackpool had sealed promotion back to Division One
the previous week.
After over 250 league games for the Tangerines, McPhee was sold to Barnsley
at the end of the season. He spent one term at Oakwell before joining Southport
in 1971, with whom he finished his career.
McPhee is now owner of the family-run Hotel Sheraton, situated on Blackpool's Queens Promenade.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former professional footballer. He played as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Nicknamed Chopper, McPhee began his professional career in his native Scotland with his hometown club, Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
. In five years, he made 74 league appearances and scored sixteen goals for the club.
In July 1962, he moved south of the border to join Ron Suart
Ron Suart
Ronald Suart is an English former football player and manager.-Playing days:Suart was a full-back at Blackpool, playing alongside fellow defenders George Farrow and Harry Johnston in a team which also included Stanley Matthews and Stan Mortensen. Blackpool reached the 1948 FA Cup Final, but Suart...
's Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. He made his debut for the club on September 1, 1962, in a 1–1 draw at Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
. He made 36 further appearances in the 1962–63
Blackpool F.C. season 1962-63
The 1962-63 season was Blackpool F.C.s 56th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing thirteenth for the second consecutive season....
season, scoring six goals.
In 1963–64
Blackpool F.C. season 1963-64
The 1963-64 season was Blackpool F.C.s 57th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing eighteenth....
, he made 30 league appearances and scored five goals (including one in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
at Anfield
Anfield
Anfield is an association football stadium in the district of Anfield, Liverpool, England, with a seating capacity of 45,522. It has been the home of Liverpool F.C. since their formation in 1892 and was originally the home of Everton F.C. from 1884 to 1892, before they moved to Goodison Park...
on August 31, 1963).
After missing the first sixteen games of the 1964–65
Blackpool F.C. season 1964-65
The 1964-65 season was Blackpool F.C.s 58th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing seventeenth....
campaign, McPhee played in the remaining 26, scoring one goal. At the end of the season, he was voted the club's Player of the Year. He won the accolade again three years later.
During 1965–66
Blackpool F.C. season 1965-66
The 1965-66 season was Blackpool F.C.s 59th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing thirteenth....
, McPhee became Blackpool's first participating substitute when he replaced John Craven
John Craven (footballer)
John Roland Craven was an English professional football player. He played as a defender, but also played as a centre-forward on occasion.-Career:...
after 83 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on 14 September. Up until that point, Blackpool had played 713 minutes of the season without using a substitute.
In 1967–68
Blackpool F.C. season 1967-68
The 1967-68 season was Blackpool F.C.s 61st season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing third....
, Blackpool were playing Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
football after suffering relegation the previous campaign. Stan Mortensen
Stan Mortensen
Stanley Harding "Stan" Mortensen was an English professional footballer, most famous for his part in the 1953 FA Cup Final , in which he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a Wembley FA Cup Final...
was in his first full season in charge after succeeded Ron Suart, and under his managership McPhee was an ever-present in Blackpool's 47 league and cup games.
He made 38 league appearances the following season, 1968–69
Blackpool F.C. season 1968-69
The 1968-69 season was Blackpool F.C.s 62nd season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing eighth....
, and scored one goal.
Under new manager Les Shannon
Les Shannon
Leslie "Les" Shannon was an English football player and manager.-Playing career:Shannon was born in Liverpool; a centre-forward, he started his playing career with his hometown club of Liverpool in November 1944...
in 1969–70
Blackpool F.C. season 1969-70
The 1969-70 season was Blackpool F.C.s 63rd season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing second...
, McPhee made 29 league appearances in his final season with the club. His last appearance occurred in the final game of the season, a 2–0 league defeat at Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
. It didn't matter, however, since Blackpool had sealed promotion back to Division One
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
the previous week.
After over 250 league games for the Tangerines, McPhee was sold to Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
at the end of the season. He spent one term at Oakwell before joining Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
in 1971, with whom he finished his career.
Post-retirement
After retiring, McPhee became a businessman in Blackpool.McPhee is now owner of the family-run Hotel Sheraton, situated on Blackpool's Queens Promenade.