John O'Rourke (footballer)

John O'Rourke (11 February 1945 – 7 July 2016) was a former professional English footballer. His position was Centre Forward.

John O'Rourke
Personal information
Full nameJohn O'Rourke
Date of birth(1945-02-11)11 February 1945
Place of birthNorthampton, England
Date of death7 July 2016(2016-07-07) (aged 71)
Place of deathEngland
Playing positionForward
Youth career
Arsenal
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1962–1963Chelsea0(0)
1963–1966Luton Town84(64)
1966–1968Middlesbrough64(38)
1968–1969Ipswich Town69(30)
1969–1971Coventry City54(17)
1971–1974Q.P.R.34(12)
1974–1976AFC Bournemouth22(4)
1975Poole Town (loan)
1976Rangers Johannesburg
1976–1977Weymouth
1977Poole Town
1977–1980Dorchester Town
1980–1981Poole Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

During his career, he played for Ipswich Town F.C.,[1] Middlesbrough F.C.,[2] Coventry City F.C., Luton Town F.C., Queens Park Rangers and A.F.C. Bournemouth.

References

  1. "John O'Rourke". Pride of Anglia. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
  2. "Boro Legends - John O'Rourke". Gazettelive.co.uk. 2007-07-27. Archived from the original on 2007-11-03. Retrieved 2007-09-14.