Harry Johnstone

Harold Johnstone was an English footballer who played on the left-wing for Port Vale between 1921 and 1923. He was the brother of John Johnstone.

Harry Johnstone
Personal information
Full name Harold Johnstone[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1923 Port Vale 8 (1)
Total 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Johnstone joined Port Vale in March 1921 and made his debut on 25 March in a 1–1 draw with Barnsley at The Old Recreation Ground.[1] His brother John joined him the next month and the pair played two Second Division games together during the season.[1] He scored his first and only senior goal in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United at Upton Park on 23 April.[1] However, Harry lost his first team place in August 1921 and was released at the end of the 1922–23 season, without having played since May 1921.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1920–21Second Division81000081
1921–22Second Division00000000
1922–23Second Division00000000
Total 81000081

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. "Football's advent. Port Vale". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  3. Harry Johnstone at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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