John Johnman

John Johnman (7 June 1900 – 1975) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as a right back, although he was also used at wing half.[3]

John Johnman

Johnman in 1928 during Motherwell's South American tour[1]
Personal information
Birth name	John Johnman Ellarby[2]
Date of birth	7 June 1900[2]
Place of birth	Morningside, Scotland[3]
Date of death	1975 (aged 74–75)
Place of death	Wishaw, Scotland
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[4]
Position(s)	Right back Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–	Carluke Rovers
1923–1932	Motherwell	249	(1)
1932–1933	Stockport County
1933–1934	Halifax Town
1934–1936	Dunfermline Athletic	67	(0)
Total		316	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

The majority of his career was spent with Motherwell,[4] where he had a part in the team becoming established as one of the best in the country in the late 1920s,[5] eventually took over from Dick Little in his preferred defensive position and featured in the 1931 Scottish Cup Final which the Steelmen lost to Celtic after a replay.[6][7] He was still with the club when they won the Scottish Football League title in 1931–32, but made no appearances in that season for reasons unclear (Willie Dowall, previously considered a forward, was selected instead) and departed at its end.

Johnman then played in England for two years – one apiece with Stockport County and Halifax Town – before returning north with Dunfermline Athletic.[3]