John Muir (footballer, born 1947)

John Muir (born 27 May 1947) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Muir began his career with Partick Thistle in 1965, making over 100 league appearances for the club. He was part of the Partick Thistle team that famously defeated Celtic 4-1 in the 1971 Scottish League Cup Final. In 1973, he moved to Dumbarton, where he continued his career in the Scottish league. He later joined Clyde, where he concluded his professional footballing career. Muir's career spanned the late 1960s and 1970s, during which he established himself as a reliable defender in Scottish football.