Peter McBride

Peter McBride was a professional football player. Scottish by birth, he appeared for Preston North End, among other teams.

Peter McBride was born in Ayr, Scotland on 30th December, 1877. He played as a goalkeeper for Ayr in the Scottish Second Division until joining Preston North End in Lancashire in 1897, replacing James Trainer.On 20th March, 1901, McBride injured a shoulder in a trial for the Scottish team. As a result McBride missed the last five games of the season with Preston. His deputy let in 15 goals in those games and Preston was relegated from the First Division.In the 1903-1904 season McBride helped Preston to regain their position in the First Division winning the Second Division title with 20 wins and 10 drawers out of their 34 games. McBride had a great season, keeping 14 clean sheets.On the 9th April, 1904 McBride won the first of his six international caps for Scotland. He played against England four times, including Scotland's 2-1 victory in 1906.McBride was also a member of the Preston side which was runners-up to Liverpool in the 1905-06 session. That season Preston had the best defensive record in the First Division.McBride was known for his aggressive behaviour and it is reported that during one match when the oppositions striker scored his third goal McBride raced out of his penalty area and shook him by the throat.In 1912 failing eyesight forced him into retirement but during his 15 year period at Preston McBride played a record 443 games for the team.