John Porter (footballer, born 1961)

John Stewart Porter is a Scottish former footballer.

Playing career

Youth football

Porter played youth football for Hutchinson Vale and Salvesen Boys Club.

Scotland

After spending two years on the books at Hearts he moved to Forfar Athletic. While at Forfar Porter played 27 times scoring six goals. He then transferred to Berwick Rangers where he played 21 games. In 1984, he moved to East Fife where he spent two years.

Australia

In 1986 Porter emigrated to Australia where he played two seasons with National Soccer League team St. George. After leaving St. George Porter played for a number of NSW Premier League clubs.

Coaching career

Porter began coaching with Sutherland in the NSW Premier League in 1998 while still playing. In 2000, he moved on to Sydney University where he coached until 2004. In 2005, he again took the helm at Sutherland until moving to Sydney Wanderers in 2007.