Dunfermline Athletic

Teams | John Sweeney

Member of the Scottish Cup winning team in 1961

Signed from Edina Hearts in August 1954

Debut: 2nd November 1957 v Dundee United



John played mainly in the left back position, he was a regular until the arrival of Willie Cunningham. He was one of only three players released at the end of season 1961/1962.



John played in five out of the eight cup ties, missing the two semi-finals and the 0-0 final draw against Celtic.





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