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Fullname: John Mallan
aka: James Mallan, Jimmy Mallan
Born: 25 Jan 1927
Birthplace: Glasgow
Signed: 1942
Position: Defence/Centre-half
Internationals: none

Biog

Signed from junior outfit Pollock Jimmy Mallan was a true "jersey player" who loved nothing more than pulling on the Hoops of his beloved Celts. It was said that we had unearthed a rate centre-half

The defender made his debut for the Bhoys just a few months after signing when he played in a 3-0 Regional League victory over Hearts at Parkhead on November 7th 1942. A whole hearted and energetic performer Mallan was most often used as full back but was also called upon to stand in at centre-half on numerous occasions.

Mallan was a robust defender and his spirit and no little ability helped Celtic lift the St Mungo Cup in 1951. An ankle injury soon afterwards however meant the beginning of the end for Mallan at Parkhead and he was eventually released by the club in April 1953. Sad for him as Celtic won the league & cup double the season following, and after all the time in the doldrums with Celtic he could have been part of something special. The war years and the after were probably Celtic's darkest time for performances and results.

He went on to spent three seasons at St Mirren, where he helped the side to a league cup final - only to then score an unavoidable own goal.

After football he ran a pub in Paisley.

Playing Career

APPEARANCES (goals)	LEAGUE	SCOTTISH CUP	LEAGUE CUP	REGIONAL LEAGUE	REGIONAL LEAGUE CUP	TOTAL
1942-53	90 (0)	6 (0)	21 (0)	59 (0)	11 (0)	187 (0)

Honours with Celtic

St Mungo Cup

• Winners 1951

Quotes

Jimmy Mallan misses a penalty (saved by future Celtic player Ronnie Simpson) in match v Queen's Park:
Pat McAuley: "That's the last **** penalty you take for Celtic!"
48mins, Celtic awarded another penalty, and captain Pat McAuley sends it wide!
Jimmy Mallan: "That's the last **** penalty you take for Celtic!"

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