John Johnstone (English footballer)

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John Johnstone
Personal information
Full name John Arthur Johnstone[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England[1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1922 Port Vale 6 (0)
Total 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Arthur Johnstone was an English footballer who made six league appearances as a forward for Port Vale in 1921 and 1922. He was the brother of fellow Vale player Harry Johnstone.

Career

Johnstone joined Port Vale in April 1921, making his debut soon after.[1] He played three Second Division games in both the 1920–21 and 1921–22 campaigns, before he was allowed to leave The Old Recreation Ground.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
1921–22 Second Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Football's advent. Port Vale". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  3. ^ John Johnstone at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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