Ian St John
Ian St John was a key forward in Bill Shankly's first great Liverpool side, signed from Motherwell in 1961 as one of Shankly's first major signings after taking charge. The Scottish international scored 118 goals in 425 appearances and was instrumental as Liverpool won their first FA Cup in 1965, scoring the winning goal in extra time of the final against Leeds United. St John also won two league titles during his decade at Anfield and later became a well-known television broadcaster alongside Jimmy Greaves.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: FW
- Nationality: Scotland
- Born in: Motherwell
- Liverpool career: 1961–1971
- Appearances: 425
- Goals: 118
Ian St John stats for Liverpool
Ian St John made 425 appearances and scored 118 goals for Liverpool between 1961 and 1971, 0.28 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 22nd for appearances and 9th for goals.
Ian St John is one of 18 players from Scotland in the records. Others include Alan Hansen, Kenny Dalglish, Steve Nicol, Ron Yeats.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Ian St John scored for Liverpool?
Ian St John scored 118 goals in 425 appearances for Liverpool (1961–1971), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Ian St John play for Liverpool?
Ian St John played for Liverpool FC from 1961 to 1971.
Where is Ian St John from?
Ian St John was born in Motherwell, Scotland.