John Mackin

John Mackin (18 November 1943 – 29 July 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager.

John Mackin
Mackin attending a York City match in 2009
Personal information
Full name John Mackin[1]
Date of birth (1943-11-18)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

Born 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
  1. Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 641. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. 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.
  3. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  4. Dunham, Jon (2 August 2022). "Corby Town pay tribute to former player-manager Mackin". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  5. 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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