Outside-left John Coleman was a friend of the Maleys and was signed by Celtic in June 1888 from Hibernian.

The Cardross-born player had been part of the Hibs side which opened Celtic Park with a game against Cowlairs the previous month.

On June 9th he played in Celtic’s second game, against Dundee Harp, and his competitive debut came in the 5-1 Scottish Cup defeat of Shettleston at Parkhead on September 1st.

He made 18 competitive appearances for the Bhoys before becoming reserve team trainer in November 1895.