Philip McCloy (April 1896 – 1972) was a Scottish

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who played as a full back. McCloy won two caps for

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during a seven-year spell with Ayr United. He then played 157 times for

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between 1925 and 1929. On his international debut in 1924, he was selected alongside fellow newcomer and Ayr United teammate Jock Smith in the Scottish defence against

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, the match ending in a draw. The following year he was on the winning side in the same fixture at

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, this time partnered by

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. McCloy was later player-manager of French club

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for a short period in 1933.

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London Hearts profile
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