John McHugh (13 August 1909 – 9 October 1966) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. McGregor was playing for Burnbank Athletic before signing for Dundee United in 1928 following Bill Paterson's transfer to Arsenal. He made his United debut in February 1928, sharing goalkeeping duties with Alex Johnstone during the 1927–28 season. He became the second choice keeper for the 1928–29 season and helped the side to promotion, winning the Scottish Second Division championship, although he also spent time on loan at Montrose. During the First Division campaign that followed, McHugh became first choice again and attracted interest from Portsmouth, signing for the club in November 1930 for a fee of £400. McHugh went on to play for Watford and had a loan spell with Southend United during his time at Vicarage Road.

Honours

Dundee United

Scottish Second Division: 1

1928–29

References

1909 births

1966 deaths

Scottish men's footballers

Burnbank Athletic F.C. players

Scottish Junior Football Association players

Dundee United F.C. players

Montrose F.C. players

Portsmouth F.C. players

Watford F.C. players

Southend United F.C. players

Scottish Football League players

English Football League players

Men's association football goalkeepers

Footballers from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

John McHugh (footballer, born 1909)