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Centre forward John Connor was born in the Celtic heartland of Glasgow’s Garngad district.

He was signed by the Bhoys from St Roch’s in June 1932 and made his competitive first-team debut in a 4-1 league defeat at Queen’s Park on September 17th.

Good in the air and capable of playing with both feet, John enjoyed a very successful and free scoring loan spell at Airdrie later that season but following his return to Glasgow injuries restricted his opportunities at Celtic Park. Having competition from fellow Garngad Bhoy Jimmy McGrory didn’t help John’s chances either.

He was released by Celtic in April 1934 after four appearances and one goal. Airdrie were delighted to snap up the hard-working Connor who continued his rich scoring vein for the Lanarkshire side.