| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francis McStay | ||
| Date of birth | 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 17 November 1935 (aged 43–44) | ||
| Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Larkhall United | ||
| 1911–1919 | Motherwell | 214 | (6) |
| 1916 | → Armadale (loan) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francis McStay (1890 – 17 November 1935) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half[1] for Motherwell, spending eight years with the club spanning the World War I period.[2][3] He was the older brother of Willie and Jimmy McStay, both captains of Celtic, playing against Willie on several occasions.[4]
References
- ↑ Francis McStay | Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ↑ Francis McStay, MotherWELLnet
- ↑ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ Where Ayr Failed | Skilful Wing Play At Fir Park. "McStay in particular had much aggressiveness in his movements, and in style as well as personal appearance bore a striking resemblance to his brother, whom he was opposing." Daily Record, 30 March 1914. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
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