John Walker (footballer, born 1866)

John Walker (1866–1921) was a Scottish footballer who played for Burnley, Clyde, Manchester City, Stoke and Sunderland.[1]

John Walker
Personal information
Date of birth 1866[1]
Place of birth Carluke, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1921 (aged 5455)
Position(s) Full Back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1890–1892 Burnley 40 (0)
1892–1893 Clyde
1893–1894 Sunderland 6 (0)
1895 Stoke 0 (0)
1894–1895 Manchester City 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He did not play for Leicester Fosse as previously reported. That John Walker had been signed from Everton in 1895.[2][1]

Career statistics

Source:[1]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burnley 1890–91 The Football League 21000210
1891–92 The Football League 19030220
Total 40030430
Sunderland 1893–94 First Division 600060
Stoke 1894–95 First Division 000000
Manchester City 1894–95 Second Division 19100191
Career Total 65130681

References

  1. John Walker at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. Derby Mercury 17/7/1895
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