Clubs played for: Irvine Victoria, Falkirk, Portsmouth, Southampton, Llanelly (1928-1937)
Born: 1904
Birthplace: Irvine, North Ayrshire,Scotland
Position: Centre-half/Centre-forward
Biography: McIlwaine joined Pompey for a record fee of £5000 (including a friendly match at Fratton Park) in 1928 and helped the team avoid relegation by one point. In the 1928-29 season, he captained the team and led them to their first FA Cup Final. At the end of the following season, he was transferred to Southampton for a fee of £2650. Later became assistant manager at Southampton, and then Grimsby Town.McIlwaine remained at Blundell Park until 1948, when he left the club and opened a masseur practice in Grimsby. He remained in Grimsby for the rest of his life, dying there in April 1980, aged
Do you have any interesting, happy, or humorous memories of John?
If so, please let us know and we will be happy to share them with the world!