John Walker (footballer, born 1899)

William John Walker (1899–1929) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke and Walsall.[1]

John Walker
Personal information
Full name William John Walker[1]
Date of birth 1899[1]
Place of birth Great Wyrley, England[1]
Date of death 1929 (aged 2930)[1]
Position(s) Wing-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1923–1924 Cannock Town
1924–1926 Stoke 34 (1)
1926–1927 Walsall 12 (0)
Total 46 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Walker was born in Great Wyrley and started playing football with Cannock Town before joining Stoke in 1924.[1] He spent two seasons at the Victoria Ground both of which were poor seasons as Stoke were relegated to the third tier in 1925–26.[1] Walker played 36 times for Stoke scoring once against Stockport County in January 1926.[1] After Stoke's relegation Walker left the club for Walsall.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke[1] 1924–25 Second Division 9010100
1925–26 Second Division 25110261
Total 34120361
Walsall 1926–27 Third Division North 12000120
Career Total 46120481

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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