John Patten (footballer)
John Patten was a British footballer who played four matches, scoring twice, for Southampton in the Southern League in 1907.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | Not known | ||
| Place of birth | Not known | ||
| Date of death | Not known | ||
| Position(s) | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–1907 | Shrewsbury | ||
| 1907 | Southampton | 4 | (2) |
| 1907–19?? | Shrewsbury | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Patten had played for Shrewsbury before coming to Southampton for a trial in March 1907.[1] He had originally expected to play a reserve-team match at Ryde[1] but, because of an injury crisis which had sidelined Jack Hogg, Alex Glen and Bill Gray, he was included in the first-team for the Southern League match against Watford on 30 March 1907, which ended 0–0.[2] The local press commented that "his policy of parting before an opponent can get to him is to be commended".[1] He retained his place for the next two matches, scoring in a 3–2 defeat against West Ham United and a 4–2 victory at Northampton Town. He then lost his place to Edward Bell for two matches before being recalled for the final match of the season.[2]
Despite his record of two goals from four matches, Patten was not given a contract by Southampton and returned to Shrewsbury.[1]