Jake Findlay

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John Williamson "Jake" Findlay (born 13 July 1954 in Blairgowrie, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer, most noted as a player for Aston Villa and Luton Town. Standing at 6ft3inch he was a commanding goalkeeper.

Playing career

Born in Blairgowrie, the big Scotsman was signed by Aston Villa a month shy of his 15th birthday. [1] [2]

Only making 14 appearances for Villa, he was sold to David Pleat's Luton Town in 1978 as a replacement for Milija Aleksic. He starred for Luton as they won the Second Division in 1981–82. [1] [2]

Findlay was constantly tipped to play for Scotland, but was never called up. Findlay fractured his thumb in 1983, and by the time he had recovered Luton had signed Les Sealey. Findlay moved on to Swindon Town in 1985, and after spells with Peterborough, Portsmouth and Coventry he retired from the game. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Wash, Roger (2008). Hatters Heroes. Roger Wash. ISBN   978-0-9560832-0-3.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jake Findlay". Luton Town F.C. 6 March 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2009.
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