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John Sanderson (footballer)

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John Sanderson
Personal information
Full name John Sanderson[1]
Date of birth (1920-07-17)17 July 1920[2]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Date of death 2003(2003-00-00) (aged 82–83)[2]
Position(s) Inside-right
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1938–1946 Port Vale 1 (0)
Total 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Sanderson (17 July 1920 – 2003) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.

Career

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Sanderson joined Port Vale from Newcastle United in June 1938.[1] He made his debut in the 1938–39 season, and played the first two matches of the cancelled 1939–40 season, before war broke out.[1] He returned to The Old Recreation Ground in March 1945 but failed to gain a regular spot and was given a free transfer in May 1946.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1938–39 Third Division South 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1939–40 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Total 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 259. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ a b c John Sanderson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)