Bio:
Masson began his career with Middlesbrough in 1964. He was signed by Notts County manager Billy Gray in 1968 in a joint deal for £7000 along with Bob Worthington. He stayed there for six years before moving to Queens Park Rangers in December 1974 for £100,000.
Masson made his debut in the 1-0 home win versus Sheffield United on 14 December 1974. Although approaching 29 years of age before he played top-level football, his was a signing that underlined the quality of then manager Dave Sexton’s judgement.
A stylish and creative midfielder, he came to be seen as the final piece in the jigsaw of an exciting and attacking QPR team. The following 1975/76 season saw QPR come close to winning the League title, being pipped by a point by Liverpool.
After three years at Loftus Road he moved to Derby County in October 1977 in exchange for Leighton James. After a further spell at Notts County he played for a time in the United States. Don was voted Notts best player of all time by Notts County supporters and also has a lounge at Meadow Lane named in his honour. On returning to England he became the player-manager of Kettering Town, before retiring from the game.
Factfile:
- Full Name: Donald Sandison Masson
- Position: Midfield
- Date of Birth: 26.08.1946
- Birthplace: Banchory
- Nation: Scotland
- Caps: 17
- Goals: 5
- Club Career: Queens Park Rangers
- Period: 1974-1977
- League Games, 116
- League Goals, 18
- Previous Club: Notts Coutny
- Transfer Fee: £90.000
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