John Middleton (footballer, born 1910)

John Middleton (15 April 1910 – 3 August 1971) was an English footballer who made 179 appearances in the Football League playing for Swansea Town, Darlington, Blackpool and Norwich City in the 1920s and 1930s. An inside right, he also played non-league football for clubs including Mickley, Walker Celtic and South Shields.[1]

John Middleton
Personal information
Full name John Middleton[1]
Date of birth (1910-04-15)15 April 1910[1]
Place of birth Mickley,[1] England
Date of death 3 August 1971(1971-08-03) (aged 61)[2]
Place of death Darlington,[2] England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Mickley
1929–1930 Swansea Town 1 (0)
Mickley
Walker Celtic
1933–1935 Darlington 77 (22)
1935–1937 Blackpool 6 (3)
1937–1938 Norwich City 3 (0)
South Shields
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. "In Memoriam". Sing Up The River End!. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. Veitch, Colin (11 August 1933). "Darlington hope to land more players". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne. p. 15 via Newspapers.com.


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