Norman Greenhalgh
Norman H. Greenhalgh (10 August 1914 – 1995) was an English footballer who played as a left back in the Football League with New Brighton and Everton either side of World War II.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Norman H. Greenhalgh | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK | ||
| Date of death | 1995 | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933–1935 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 1935–1937 | New Brighton | 77 | (8) |
| 1937–1949 | Everton | 109 | (1) |
| 1949–19?? | Bangor City | ||
| National team | |||
| The Football League XI | 1 | (0) | |
| 1939 | England (wartime) | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Greenhalgh started his career with his local club, Bolton Wanderers, but failed to break through into the first team.[2] In 1935 he moved to New Brighton, where he suffered with appendicitis; after making a full recovery, he re-discovered his form and was sold to Everton. He made his Everton debut on 29 January 1938,[3] and soon formed an effective partnership with Billy Cook.[2] They helped Everton to the Football League title in 1939 before his career was interrupted by the war.[2]
Having already appeared for the Football League, he was selected to represent England in a wartime international against Scotland at Newcastle's St James' Park on 2 December 1939;[2] England won 2–1 with goals from Henry Clifton and Tommy Lawton.[4]
He remained at Goodison Park until 1949, making a total of 115 appearances[3] before moving to non-league Bangor City on a free transfer.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. p. 106. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Betts, Graham (2006). England: Player by player. Green Umbrella Publishing. p. 272. ISBN 1-905009-63-1.
- "Everton players stats - Norman Greenhalgh". Everton FC. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- "England wartime internationals". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None (due to outbreak of the Second World War) |
Everton captain 1946-1948 |
Succeeded by Peter Farrell |