Jackie Lane (footballer)
John George Lane (born 10 November 1931) is an English former footballer.[1] He played more than 100 matches in the Football League for Birmingham City[2] and Notts County.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John George Lane | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1949 | Boldmere St. Michaels | ||
| 1949–1956 | Birmingham City | 46 | (14) |
| 1956–1959 | Notts County | 57 | (19) |
| 1959–19?? | Hinckley Athletic | ||
| – | Kidderminster Harriers | ||
| 1961–196? | Evesham United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Lane was born in Selly Oak, Birmingham. He began his football career with local club Boldmere St. Michaels before joining Birmingham City in 1949. He provided cover for any forward position, though preferred to play at inside forward, and contributed to the club winning the Second Division title in the 1954–55 season.[2] He also played one game in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.[4] After finishing his league career he played non-League football for Hinckley Athletic, scoring four goals in the club's first ever Southern League fixture,[5] Kidderminster Harriers and Evesham United.[2]
References
- Hugman, Barry J. (2005). PFA Premier and Football League Players Records (1946–2005). Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 359. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- "Notts County: 1946/47–2007/08". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 16 September 2008.
- Matthews, p. 241.
- "Middlefield heroes: Dudley Kernick and the Boys of '63". Hinckley United. James Moore. Archived from the original on 25 February 2002.