Derek Johnstone

Derek Joseph Johnstone (born 4 November 1953) is a Scottish former football player and manager.

Derek Johnstone
Johnstone at Schipol Airport while travelling with the Rangers squad, 1978
Personal information
Full name Derek Joseph Johnstone
Date of birth (1953-11-04) 4 November 1953
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender / Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1983 Rangers 350 (131)
1983–1985 Chelsea 4 (0)
1983Dundee United (loan) 4 (0)
1985–1986 Rangers 19 (1)
1986–1987 Partick Thistle 4 (0)
Total 377 (132)
International career
1973–1979 Scotland 14 (2)
1973–1974 Scottish Football League XI 2 (0)
Managerial career
1986–1987 Partick Thistle
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Johnstone played mainly for Rangers winning 14 major trophies during his career. He also had a spell at Chelsea and a brief stint in management with Partick Thistle. He mainly played as a striker but could also perform in central defence, and in midfield. Uniquely, he was selected to play in defence, midfield, and attack for Scotland.

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