Francis McStay

Francis McStay
Personal information
Full name	Francis McStay
Date of birth	1890
Place of birth	Ireland
Date of death	17 November 1935 (aged 43–44)
Place of death	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Right half
Senior career*
Years	Team
–	Larkhall United
1911–1919	Motherwell
1916	→ Armadale (loan)
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Francis McStay (1890 – 17 November 1935) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half^[1] for Motherwell, spending eight years with the club spanning the World War I period.^[2]^[3] He was the older brother of Willie and Jimmy McStay, both captains of Celtic, playing against Willie on several occasions.^[4]

References

^ Francis McStay | Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club
^ Francis McStay, MotherWELLnet
^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ Where Ayr Failed | Skilful Wing Play At Fir Park. "McStay in particular had much aggressiveness in his movements, and in style as well as personal appearance bore a striking resemblance to his brother, whom he was opposing." Daily Record, 30 March 1914. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club

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[1] Francis McStay | Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club

[2] Francis McStay, MotherWELLnet

[litsterprewar-3] John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[4] Where Ayr Failed | Skilful Wing Play At Fir Park. "McStay in particular had much aggressiveness in his movements, and in style as well as personal appearance bore a striking resemblance to his brother, whom he was opposing." Daily Record, 30 March 1914. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club

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