Joe Mason (footballer, born 1940)


Joseph Mason is a Scottish retired professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers and Greenock Morton.

Playing career

Mason made his professional debut for Kilmarnock after joining from junior side Lugar Boswell Thistle. He made the bulk of his league appearances when he moved to Morton in 1966. Mason joined Rangers in 1971, making his debut against Celtic on 14 August that year.

Coaching career

Mason retired from playing and joined the Rangers coach staff under Jock Wallace and later John Greig. However, upon the formers return in 1983, Wallace decided to make changes to the coaching team, bringing in Alex Totten as first team coach and allowed Tommy McLean, David Provan and Mason to leave.