John Bruton (21 November 1903[2] – 13 March 1986) was a professional footballer and manager who spent the major part of his career in both capacities with Blackburn Rovers.
He was the natural successor when Rovers' lack of consistency led to Scott finally vacating the manager's chair in December 1947.
On taking control Bruton's immediate aim was to avoid the team's relegation from Division 1, but nine defeats in the last ten games sealed the club's fate.
In an attempt to regain First Division status, Bruton signed Dennis Westcott, a proven goal-scorer from Wolves, and also unearthed an exciting prospect at left-back in the shape of Bill Eckersley.
However, success proved just as elusive and after the club finished in fourteenth place in the Second Division, Bruton was summoned to a board meeting and dismissed in May 1949.