John Geggus

John Geggus was a footballer who played as goalkeeper for Custom House, West Ham United and Gravesend United.

John Geggus
Personal information
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Custom House
1910–1912 West Ham United 31 (0)
Gravesend United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Geggus played 31 times for West Ham United in the Southern League, keeping nine clean sheets in total.[1] Geggus' departure from West Ham was marred by his refusal to continue the game against Leyton on 9 April 1912 after being on the receiving end of disparaging comments from the West Ham support. Geggus' place was taken by Joseph Hughes and Geggus played only once more for West Ham.[2]

Personal life

Geggus is the paternal grandfather of Cockney Rejects vocalist Jeff Turner.[3]

References

  1. "John Geggus". West Ham Stats. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. "Syd King 1902 - 1932 ... Player Pen Pictures and Autographs". They Fly So High. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  3. "Cockney Rejects". Sky Sports. Retrieved 20 April 2017.


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