John Oldfield (footballer)

John Stephen Oldfield (born 19 August 1943) is a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City.

John Oldfield
Personal information
Full name John Stephen Oldfield
Date of birth (1943-08-19)19 August 1943
Place of birth Lindrick, England
Date of death October 2002(2002-10-00) (aged 59)
Place of death Leeds, England
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1969 Huddersfield Town 152 (0)
1969–1971 Wolverhampton Wanderers 19 (0)
1971Crewe Alexandra (loan) 5 (0)
1971–1973 Bradford City 31 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Oldfield was a keeper who set a record by saving penalties in successive games against Arsenal and Liverpool more than 40 years ago.[1]

References

  • Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 095572810X.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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