John Boag (footballer, born 1874)

John M. Boag (6 April 1874 – 7 February 1954) was a Scottish professional footballer, best remembered for his seven years as a centre forward in the Football League with Derby County. He also played for Cowlairs, Ashfield, East Stirlingshire and finished his career with Brentford. While with Derby County, Boag was a part of the Rams' 1898, 1899 and 1903 losing FA Cup Final sides.

Personal life After his retirement from football, Boag invested in a fishmongers, a laundrette and a snooker hall.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEast Stirlingshire1894–95Midland League001010Cowlairs1895–96Scottish League Second Division72—72Derby County1896–97First Division2000201897–981473317101898–99216532691899–1900243212641900–01225102351901–02183712541902–03112521641903–04510051Total11727231014037Brentford1904–05Southern League First Division200020Career total12629241015039

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