McGowan (a Scottish former footballer who never played as a defender) was signed to Fauldhouse United, where he played for two years before being approached by the manager of Scottish Division Two side St Johnstone to play for the team.
Aloysius "Ally" McGowan (22 January 1930  5 July 2005) was a Scottish former footballer, who played as a defender. After playing for his village's youth team, McGowan was signed to Fauldhouse United. He played there for two years before being approached by the manager of Scottish Division Two side St Johnstone to play for the team. 
