John Friar
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Friar[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 1911[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Cambusnethan, Scotland[1] | ||
| Date of death | 22 May 1979 (aged 67)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Bathgate, Scotland[1] | ||
| Playing position | Right-winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Carluke Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Bradford City | |||
| 1931–1932 | Hibernian | 25 | (11) |
| 1932–1933 | Portsmouth | ||
| 1933–1934 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | ||
| 1934 | Port Vale | 18 | (10) |
| Preston North End | |||
| Norwich City | |||
| Ipswich Town | |||
| Total | 43+ | (21+) | |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals) | |||
John Friar (18 July 1911 – 22 May 1979) was a Scottish footballer who played on the right-wing. He represented Carluke Rovers, Bradford City, Hibernian, Portsmouth, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Port Vale, Preston North End, Norwich City, and Ipswich Town.
Playing career
Friar played for Carluke Rovers and Bradford City, before joining Hibernian. He made his debut on 8 August 1931, in a 1–0 win over Alloa Athletic at Easter Road, and scored his first goal for "Hibs" ten days later in a 3–1 win over Arbroath.[2] He scored a total of 11 goals in 25 Second Division appearances in the 1931–32 season.[2] He moved back to England in April 1932 when he signed with Portsmouth. In 1933, he and Jack Surtees were traded to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, with Len Williams moving in the opposite direction. He joined Port Vale in July 1934 and scored on his debut on 25 August; a 2–0 win over Sheffield United at The Old Recreation Ground.[1] He went on to score braces in home wins over Southampton, Manchester United and Bury, and boasted a total of ten goals in the opening 18 Second Division games of the season.[1] This record led him to be snapped up by First Division side Preston North End in December 1934, in exchange for Edward Critchley and a cash balance.[1] He later played for Norwich City and Ipswich Town.[1]