Charlie Johnstone
Charlie Johnston was a Scottish professional association footballer. He was born in Larkhall on 26 November 1911.[1]
Johnston was in the Scottish junior football set up with Blantyre Victoria F.C. before joining Motherwell F.C. He then moved on to play for Doncaster Rovers and Mansfield Town before returning to Scotland to play for Dunfermline Athletic. His career there was halted by World War II during which time he played for Rangers F.C. In his time at Rangers Johnston was selected to play against England at Wembley in 1942.[1]
In 1946 he joined Dumfries club Queen of the South where he spent seven seasons. He played alongside team mates, Billy Houliston, Doug McBain, Jimmy McColl, Bobby Black, Jimmy Binning, Dougie Sharpe, Jim Patterson and Roy Henderson. With the Palmerston Park club he picked up the 1951 Scottish B Division title and played in two major domestic cup semi finals.[1]