John Ogston

Goalkeeper · Liverpool 1965–1969

Personal

Born
15 January 1939
Place of birth
Aberdeen, Scotland
Died
16 August 2017
International
Scotland U-23
Other clubs
Banks O'Dee, Aberdeen (1957-65), Doncaster Rovers (loan 1968-69 + transfer 1969-71), Buckie Thistle (1971-72), Huntly (1972), Rothes (1972-73), Fraserburgh (1974), Deveronvale (1974)

At Liverpool

Signed from
Aberdeen
Joined
15 September 1965
Transfer fee
£10,000
Debut
7 April 1967
Last appearance
7 April 1967
Left the club
15 July 1969

Also played against Liverpool — view opposition record

Liverpool career

1 Appearances
0 Clean sheets
  • League 1 app · 0 goals · 0 assists
  • Win ratio 100% — W 1 · D 0 · L 0

Player profile

Ogston won the Scottish Junior cup at Aberdeen's Banks O'Dee in 1957, which is still the greatest achievement in the club's history. Shortly after that he joined the biggest club in his native city, Aberdeen. After spending three years as Dons' reserve goalkeeper he was their number one from 1960-1965, making a total of 230 appearances and gained legendary status. Nicknamed "Tubby" as he was a big lad was signed by Shankly as a deputy to Tommy Lawrence. In four years he only played one game for the Reds in a 3-1 League victory over Newcastle on 7 April 1967. He went initially on loan to Doncaster in August 1968, before being sold to them permanently in July 1969 as Ray Clemence was establishing himself as Liverpool's number one. Ogston played well into his 30's for several teams in the Highland league.

Appearances per season

Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
1966-1967 1 0 0 0 0 1
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 1

A more detailed look at the player's appearances

Apps Mins Opponent
1 90 All opponents
1 90 Newcastle United
Total Started/substitutions
1 Started
0 Substituted
0 Substitute
5 On bench
Total Venue
1 Home
0 Away
Total Competition
1 League
Total W D L Win% Manager
1 1 0 0 100.0% Bill Shankly
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Obituary

From heraldscotland.com on 28 August 2017.