George Heywood

George Heywood (12 January 1907 – 7 September 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale and Southport.[2]

George Heywood
Personal information
Full name George Heywood[1]
Date of birth (1907-01-12)12 January 1907
Place of birth Clayton, Manchester, England[1]
Date of death 7 September 1985(1985-09-07) (aged 78)[1]
Place of death Guernsey, United Kingdom[1]
Position(s) Full-back
Youth career
South Salford Lads
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1930 Manchester City 0 (0)
1930–1935 Altrincham
1935–1936 Port Vale 23 (0)
1936–1937 Southport 14 (0)
Hyde United
Northwich Victoria
Stalybridge Celtic
Altrincham
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Heywood played for South Salford Lads (in two spells), Manchester City and Altrincham, before joining Port Vale for a £250 fee in November 1935.[1] His debut came in a 9–2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.[1] Despite the heavy loss he remained he a regular for the rest of the season, making 21 appearances as the "Valiants" were relegated out of the Second Division.[1] He lost his place soon into the next season however and was transferred to Third Division North rivals Southport in November 1936.[1] He later played for Hyde United, Northwich Victoria and Stalybridge Celtic, before returning to Altrincham.[1]

Statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1935–36Second Division2100000210
1935–36Third Division North20000020
Total 2300000230
Southport1936–37Third Division North1402000160

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 135. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 123. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. George Heywood at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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