John Clelland
John White Clelland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Hamilton, Scotland |
| Died | September 7, 1944 (aged 81) Larkhall, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, publican |
| Known for | Scotland international footballer, Royal Albert player |
John White Clelland (born 6 January 1863 – died 7 September 1944) was a Scottish footballer who operated mainly as a centre-half or half-back and earned a single cap representing the Scotland national team.
Career
Clelland's football career was largely associated with Royal Albert, where he achieved four victories in the Lanarkshire Cup. His siblings also played for the same club. Additionally, he featured for Cowlairs, earning selection for the Glasgow FA side and also representing Lanarkshire at the regional level.
His only international match took place on 28 March 1891 in the 1890–91 British Home Championship against Ireland at Celtic Park, Glasgow, helping secure a 2–1 win. Notably, Clelland is the sole Royal Albert player to have received a Scotland cap while actively playing for the club.
Outside of football, Clelland participated in lawn bowls and was involved in long-distance running as a member of Clydesdale Harriers.
Personal life
Born in Hamilton on 6 January 1863, Clelland was the son of John Clelland, who worked as a coal miner, and Margaret Clelland (née ). He married Elizabeth Ann Dodds and pursued a career as a publican. Clelland passed away from cancer on 7 September 1944 in Larkhall at the age of 81.
International
| Scotland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1891 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |