John Andrew Nicholson (8 March 1888 – 13 June 1970) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half.
[2][3] "Jock" Nicholson played locally for Glasgow Ashfield before Sam Hollis signed him in July 1911 for Bristol City.
[5] Nicholson did not play in war time matches for Bristol City but returned to the team as regular left half for the season 1919-20 making 28 appearances and scoring two goals.
[5] Nicholson took over from Wedlock as captain of Bristol City early in 1920-21 making 34 appearances scoring one goal and leading the team into 3rd place in the Second Division.
After a final retirement from football Nicholson settled back near Bristol and died in Weston-super-Mare in 1970.