| Intro | English footballer |
| Was |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | United Kingdom |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 6 April 1874, Glasgow |
| Death |
7 February 1954 (aged 79 years) |
| Star sign | Aries |
John M. Boag (6 April 1874 – 7 February 1954) was a Scottish professional football centre forward, best remembered for his seven years in the Football League with Derby County. He also played for Cowlairs, Ashfield, East Stirlingshire and finished his career with Brentford. While with Derby County, Boag was a part of the Rams’ 1898, 1899 and 1903 losing FA Cup Final sides.
Personal life
After his retirement from football, Boag invested in a fishmongers, a laundrette and a snooker hall.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Derby County | 1896–97 | First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897–98 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10 | ||
| 1898–99 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 9 | ||
| 1899–00 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 4 | ||
| 1900–01 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 5 | ||
| 1901–02 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 4 | ||
| 1902–03 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 4 | ||
| 1903–04 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Total | 117 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 140 | 37 | ||
| Brentford | 1904–05 | Southern League First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 119 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 142 | 37 | ||