John Fraser (born 2 March 1936) is a Scottish former footballer, who played primarily as an outside right for Hibernian (Hibs) in the late 1950s and early 1960s. After a brief spell with Stenhousemuir, Fraser returned to Hibs as a coach, a position he held for 10 years under three different managers.[2]
Fraser signed for Hibs in 1954, but was initially a part-time player while he completed his national service.[2] He had the unenviable task of covering for and eventually replacing Gordon Smith, who Fraser idolised.[2] Fraser played in the 1958 Scottish Cup Final and some of Hibs' famous European nights in the early 1960s, including a friendly match win against Real Madrid and a Fairs Cup win against Barcelona.[2]
After spending a few years as a player-coach in Hibs' reserve team, Fraser briefly played for Stenhousemuir, before returning to Hibs as a coach. Bob Shankly brought him back initially, and Willie MacFarlane then offered Fraser a full-time coaching position.[2] Fraser continued in this position under Eddie Turnbull, as Hibs enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their history in the early 1970s.[2]
^ abcdefg"Hibs veteran John says money talks but the fans suffer". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 6 February 2009.
Sources
Jeffrey, Jim (2005). The Men Who Made Hibernian F.C. since 1946. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN0-7524-3091-2.
External links
John Fraser at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
January 29, 2023
john, fraser, footballer, born, 1936, john, fraser, born, march, 1936, scottish, former, footballer, played, primarily, outside, right, hibernian, hibs, late, 1950s, early, 1960s, after, brief, spell, with, stenhousemuir, fraser, returned, hibs, coach, positio. John Fraser born 2 March 1936 is a Scottish former footballer who played primarily as an outside right for Hibernian Hibs in the late 1950s and early 1960s After a brief spell with Stenhousemuir Fraser returned to Hibs as a coach a position he held for 10 years under three different managers 2 John FraserPersonal informationFull nameJohn FraserDate of birth 1936 03 02 2 March 1936 age 86 Place of birthEdinburgh ScotlandHeight5 ft 9 in 1 75 m 1 Position s Outside rightYouth careerEdinburgh Thistle 1 2 Senior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1954 1968Hibernian195 24 1968 1969Stenhousemuir7 0 Total202 24 Club domestic league appearances and goalsFraser signed for Hibs in 1954 but was initially a part time player while he completed his national service 2 He had the unenviable task of covering for and eventually replacing Gordon Smith who Fraser idolised 2 Fraser played in the 1958 Scottish Cup Final and some of Hibs famous European nights in the early 1960s including a friendly match win against Real Madrid and a Fairs Cup win against Barcelona 2 After spending a few years as a player coach in Hibs reserve team Fraser briefly played for Stenhousemuir before returning to Hibs as a coach Bob Shankly brought him back initially and Willie MacFarlane then offered Fraser a full time coaching position 2 Fraser continued in this position under Eddie Turnbull as Hibs enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their history in the early 1970s 2 References Edit a b Jeffrey pp57 a b c d e f g Hibs veteran John says money talks but the fans suffer Edinburgh Evening News Johnston Press 6 February 2009 SourcesJeffrey Jim 2005 The Men Who Made Hibernian F C since 1946 Tempus Publishing Ltd ISBN 0 7524 3091 2 External links EditJohn Fraser at Post War English amp Scottish Football League A Z Player s Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Fraser footballer born 1936 amp oldid 1055011575, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
