Stan Storton
Stanley Eugene Storton (born 5 January 1939) is an English former football player and manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stanley Eugene Storton | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Keighley, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1959 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1963 | Bradford City | 111 | (5) |
| 1963–1964 | Darlington | 15 | (0) |
| 1964–1966 | Hartlepool United | 72 | (0) |
| 1966–1970 | Tranmere Rovers | 123 | (2) |
| 1970–1973 | Ellesmere Port Town | ||
| Total | 321 | (7) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972–1973 | Ellesmere Port Town | ||
| 1973–1979 | Runcorn | ||
| 1979–1980 | Bangor City | ||
| 1980–1981 | Northwich Victoria | ||
| 1981–1989 | Telford United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
Born in Keighley, Storton is the older brother of fellow professional player Trevor Storton. Following his management career, Storton ran an office cleaning firm in Ellesmere Port.[1]
Career
Playing career
Storton, who played as a full back, began his career at Huddersfield Town as an amateur. He turned professional in 1959, appearing in the Football League for Bradford City, Darlington, Hartlepool United and Tranmere Rovers, before dropping into non-league football with Ellesmere Port Town.[2]
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Storton managed a number teams including Ellesmere Port Town, Runcorn, Bangor City, Northwich Victoria and Telford United.[3][4]
References
- Edwards, Leigh (26 August 2012), "Back to the Future – Tranmere Rovers FC", Official Shrewsbury Town Matchday Programme: 32–33
- "STAN STORTON". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- "Linnets Legends - Stan Storton". Runcorn Linnets F.C. official website. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- "Stan Storton has no regrets on leaving Telford United". BBC Sport. 24 December 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- Dunk, Peter (20 August 1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. Queen Anne Press. p. 881. ISBN 978-0-3561435-4-5. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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