John Lawson Goodwin (3 June 1887 – 3 November 1954) was a Scottish

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who played as an inside forward. He was a

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champion in each of his first three seasons with

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between 1910–11 and 1912–13, also winning the Charity Cup in May 1911 and the Glasgow Cup five months later. He was not a first choice in his position but served as a capable stand-in when either

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or Jimmy Bowie was unavailable. Either side of his spell in Govan he played in his hometown, initially for Ayr Parkhouse then for their successor after a merger, Ayr United, although his final matches in the senior leagues were with their local rivals

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– by that point World War I was worsening and it is likely his football career ended due to commitments relating to the conflict. Goodwin's younger brother

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also played for Ayr United, joining the club a few months after John moved to Rangers.Mainly About Players.
The Scottish Referee, 1 May 1911. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club

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1887 births 1954 deaths Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Ayr Rangers F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players Ayr Parkhouse F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Men's association football inside forwards {{Scotland-footy-forward-1880s-stub