Doug Wright (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Douglas Wright[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochford, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 December 1992 (aged 75)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Bedlington, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Left-Half[3] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelmsford City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1937 | Southend United | 31 | (2) |
| 1938–1946 | Newcastle United | 74 | (1) |
| 1948–1954 | Lincoln City | 233 | (2) |
| 1954–1957 | Blyth Spartans | ||
| International career | |||
| 1938 | England | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1954–1957 | Blyth Spartans (player-manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Douglas Wright (29 April 1917 – 28 December 1992) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United, Newcastle United and Lincoln City,[1] where he became player-coach. He also made one appearance for the England national team in the 4–0 victory over Norway in 1938.[4]
References
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 289. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "The Unlikely Lads - W". NUFC.com. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ^ "Newcastle vs Preston: A forgotten match from nearly seven decades ago". 24 March 2015.
- ^ "Player Report: Doug Wright". englandstats.com. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
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- 1917 births
- 1992 deaths
- English footballers
- England international footballers
- Chelmsford City F.C. players
- Southend United F.C. players
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- Lincoln City F.C. players
- Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Blyth Spartans A.F.C. managers
- English football defender, 1910s birth stubs