Charles Izon
Charles John Izon (1872 – after 1897) was an English professional footballer who made 32 appearances in the Football League playing for Small Heath and Walsall.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles John Izon | ||
| Date of birth | 1872[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Stourbridge, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Old Hill Wanderers | ||
| – | Halesowen | ||
| 1893–1897 | Small Heath | 25 | (8) |
| 1897–???? | Walsall | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Izon was born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire. His forward play with Old Hill Wanderers and Halesowen earned him a good reputation, and there was strong competition in the Birmingham area for his signature. He joined Second Division champions Small Heath in September 1893,[3] and made his debut in the Football League on 16 September, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 win at home to Walsall Town Swifts. Izon played his part in the club finishing in runners-up spot, but was unable to displace the prolific Frank Mobley or Fred Wheldon, and played only 26 games in three-and-a-half years.[4] He moved on to Walsall in January 1897.[3]
References
- England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 136. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- Matthews, pp. 142–144.