John Lavery (footballer, born 1877)

John Lavery (born in Ireland, 1877, date of death unknown) was an Irish footballer who played as a forward. He is best known for his time with Sheffield Wednesday in the English Football League. Details of his early career and clubs played for prior to joining Sheffield Wednesday are currently scarce.

Lavery signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1898 and made his debut on 17 September 1898 against Derby County. He was a consistent performer for the Owls, known for his pace and dribbling skills. He remained with the club for several seasons, making a significant number of appearances, although exact match statistics are incomplete due to record-keeping practices of the era. His time at Sheffield Wednesday concluded around 1903.

Information regarding his career after leaving Sheffield Wednesday, including whether he continued playing professionally or returned to Ireland, is currently limited. Further research is required to establish a more complete biographical record of John Lavery’s life and career.