John Prentice
Manager Profile
Manager Details
- Full Name: John White Prentice
- Born: August 2nd, 1926 (Shotts)
- Died: February 9th, 2006 (Australia)
- First Appointed: April 19th, 1960
Managerial History
| Most Appearances | Top Scorers |
|---|---|
|
1.
Jim Fraser - 104
2. Allan Kennedy - 81 3. Ian Matthews - 72 4. Ian Stirling - 70 5. Norrie Gillespie - 61 6. Bobby Reid - 59 7. Hugh Gourlay - 47 8. Dave Souter - 44 9. Harry Glasgow - 43 10. David Thomson - 39 |
1.
Norrie Gillespie - 39
2. Ian Stirling - 24 3. Ian Matthews - 18 4. John Keddie - 13 5. Dave Souter - 12 6. Dave Easson - 11 7. Hugh Gourlay - 10 8. Ronald Murray - 7 9. Ian MacKenzie - 5 10. George Sang - 5 |
| First Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Apr 23rd, 1960 | 1 - 3 vs. Aberdeen, Scottish League (Division One) |
| Last Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Sep 29th, 1962 | 3 - 1 vs. Alloa Athletic, Scottish League |
| Total Players Used: | 62 |
|---|
| Biggest Win(s) | |
|---|---|
| Sep 22nd, 1962 | 4 - 0 vs. Berwick Rangers, Scottish League (Division Two) |
| Oct 21st, 1961 | 4 - 0 vs. East Stirlingshire, Scottish League (Division Two) |
| Oct 1st, 1960 | 4 - 0 vs. Queen's Park, Scottish League (Division Two) |
| Heaviest Defeat(s) | |
|---|---|
| Mar 11th, 1961 | 0 - 7 vs. Stirling Albion, Scottish League (Division Two) |
Overall Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 42 | 23 | 43 | 182 | 216 | -34 |
| (38.9%) | (21.3%) | (39.8%) |
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 102 | 80 | +22 |
| (48.1%) | (23.1%) | (28.8%) |
Biography
When the club decided it was time to appoint a full time manager again, former Hearts, Rangers, Falkirk and Dumbarton wing half was appointed 2 games before the end of the 1959-1960 season. In his two seasons at Gayfield, Prentice managed a 12th placed finish folllowed by an improved 6th placed, but he resigned in early September 1962, a few weeks after the Arbroath Town Council had refused to allocate him a house as his job was not considered to be that of a 'key worker'. After resigning, he agreed to stay on until a new manager was appointed at the end of the month.
Two months after leaving Gayfield, Prentice was appointed manager of Clyde and went on to manage Scotland for a brief spell as well as Dundee and Falkirk twice. After leaving Falkirk the second time, he emigrated to Australia where he stayed until his death in 2006.
Players Signed
New Players Transferred In
| Player | Date Signed | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ernie Lee | Jun 11th, 1960 | |
| 2. Dougie Tosh | Jun 29th, 1960 | |
| 3. Eddie White | Jun 30th, 1960 | |
| 4. Bobby Orr | Jul 1st, 1960 | |
| 5. Ian Stirling | Jul 18th, 1960 | |
| 6. Bob Robertson | Jul 22nd, 1960 | |
| 7. George Sang | Aug 1st, 1960 | |
| 8. Billy McKenzie | Aug 1st, 1960 | |
| 9. Albert Craig | Aug 1st, 1960 | |
| 10. Charlie Milne | Aug 16th, 1960 | |
| 11. Les Cameron | Aug 30th, 1960 | |
| 12. Bobby Reid | Sep 1st, 1960 | |
| 13. Jimmy Reid | Sep 12th, 1960 | |
| 14. George Cunningham | Oct 11th, 1960 | |
| 15. Norrie Gillespie | Nov 12th, 1960 | |
| 16. Willie Harvey | Dec 1st, 1960 | |
| 17. Ian Matthews | Dec 27th, 1960 | |
| 18. John McKay | Jan 7th, 1961 | |
| 19. John Keddie | Mar 20th, 1961 | |
| 20. Hugh Gourlay | May 1st, 1961 | |
| 21. Robert Kerr | Jun 1st, 1961 | |
| 22. Tom Robertson | Jun 5th, 1961 | |
| 23. David Burns | Jun 12th, 1961 | |
| 24. Harry Glasgow | Jul 6th, 1961 | |
| 25. John Lough | Aug 2nd, 1961 | |
| 26. Gerry Kelly | Sep 7th, 1961 | |
| 27. David Thomson | Sep 8th, 1961 | |
| 28. Ron Allan | Oct 20th, 1961 | |
| 29. Tommy Hughes | Nov 10th, 1961 | |
| 30. Hunter McMillan | Dec 2nd, 1961 | |
| 31. George Lumsden | Jan 6th, 1962 | |
| 32. David Cargill | Feb 19th, 1962 | |
| 33. Jacky Forrest | Feb 22nd, 1962 | |
| 34. Walter Cameron | Aug 6th, 1962 | |
| 35. George Tulloch | Aug 8th, 1962 |
Youth Players Signed on Professional Terms
| Player | Pro Terms Signed |
|---|
Gallery
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