John McGregor (born 5 January 1963 in Airdrie) is a former professional footballer.

Career

McGregor started his career at Queen's Park after signing from Bargeddie Amateurs. He went on to make over a hundred appearances for the ''Spiders'', becoming a mainstay in the side for over three seasons. He then joined English side

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. He stayed five years on

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making no appearances for the 1st team. McGregor returned to

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with

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. He joined the club on a free transfer in 1987 and made his debut on 8 August 1987 in a 1–1 draw at home to Dundee United. He made twenty-nine appearances in his first season, including in the 1988 League Cup win over

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. McGregor's career subsequently stalled because of injuries, and he was forced to retire in 1992, joining the Rangers coaching staff soon after. He became the

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coach but left in 2003, replaced by

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External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McGregor, John 1963 births Living people Scottish footballers Association football defenders St Mirren F.C. players Rangers F.C. players Liverpool F.C. players Queen's Park F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Rangers F.C. non-playing staff Scottish Football League players English Football League players