J. Shankland
J. Shankland
A. Player

probably born in Scotland

J. Shankland (forename unknown) was probably born in Scotland, although his place and date of birth remain unknown to us. *

The forward probably joined Thistle in 1881.

He made his first known appearance on Saturday, 10th September, 1881, in a 3-1 win away to Mavisbank in the Scottish Cup.

Shankland scored his first two known goals for Thistle on Saturday, 15th October, 1881, in a 7-1 win at home to Pilgrims in the Scottish Cup.

He scored the last of his 4 known goals on Saturday, 28th January, 1882, in a 10-0 win at home to Britannia in the Yoker Cup.

He played his last known game for the club on Saturday, 11th November, 1882, in a 6-2 friendly defeat at home to Vale of Leven, having appeared for the Thistle on at least 12 occasions.

His known club-list included only Partick Thistle.

We don't know where or when Shankland died. *

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compiled from our All Games criteria.
Goal(s) Match
goal.pnggoal.png 15.10.1881 Pilgrims [h] W7-1 (Scottish Cup 2nd Round)
goal.png 20.10.1881 Strathmore [a] W4-1 (Friendly)
goal.png 28.01.1882 Brittania [h] W10-0 (Yoker Cup Semi Final)

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