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Allan Boyd Squad Index
Information:
1955-56 Squad Number:
7
Position:
Outside Right
Date of Birth:
21st November 1929
Birthplace:
Dumbarton
Nationality:
Scottish
Height:
5' 7"
Weight:
10st 4lbs
Signed:
20th May 1950
Career History:
Dumbarton Schools
Queens Park 6th May 1946
Aberdeen 20th May 1950
East Fife 26th June 1958, free 30th April 1959
Honours:
British Olympic team 1948, Scottish Amateur International
 
Profile:
Born John Allan Boyd.

Allan played for the Dons throughout the nineteen fifties apart from season 1954-55, thus missing out on the opportunity to be a part of the League winning side.

Qualified as an architect.

Allan died on 25th October 2019.

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
02/08/1950
Aberdeen 6-2 Aberdeen Reserves
Friendly 16,000 20 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1957-58
7
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
3
2
0
1
1956-57
8
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
2
0
0
0
1955-56
13
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
4
0
0
0
1953-54
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
5
0
2
1952-53
12
0
5
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
5
3
0
0
1951-52
15
0
5
0
0
0
4
0
1
0
0
0
19
0
6
2
0
0
1950-51
10
0
3
10
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
0
5
6
1
2
Totals:
68
0
21
16
0
4
4
0
1
0
0
0
88
0
26
18
1
5
Total Appearances/Goals: 88 26