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Fullname: John Divers
aka: John Divers Jnr
Born: March 8th 1940
Birthplace: Clydebank
Signed: July 7th 1956
Position: Inside-Left
Internationals: N/A
International Caps: N/A

Biog

The son of the 1930’s Celt of the same name John Divers signed for Celtic from Glentyan Thistle in July 1956.

He made his debut on November 16th the following year and scored in a 2-2 league draw with St Mirren at Celtic Park. A skilful, clever and hard working player Divers also – like his father – possessed a lethal shot which could test goalkeepers from some distance.

For many years the gifted Divers was among the brightest stars in an otherwise poor and underperforming Celtic side. His cunning and wily play was often a constant threat to the opposition and had he had the fortune to be part of a more successful Celtic side he would have undoubtedly also have been a Scotland regular.

Following the arrival of Jock Stein in 1965 Divers saw his first team opportunities diminish and after nine years as a faithful Celtic servant he was eventually released in the autumn of 1966 and went on to join Partick Thistle. As a Celt Divers played 232 games and scored 102 goals.

Playing Career