John Walker (footballer, born 1900)

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]
Playing 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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 1925.[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
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References

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