Charles Izon Explained

Charles Izon
Fullname:Charles John Izon
Position:Forward
Birth Date:1872[1]
Birth Place:Stourbridge, England
Years1:
Clubs1:Old Hill Wanderers
Years2:
Clubs2:Halesowen
Years3:1893–1897
Caps3:25
Goals3:8
Years4:1897–????
Clubs4:Walsall
Caps4:7
Goals4:0

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . SoccerData (Tony Brown) . Nottingham . 2004 . 136 . 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. Book: Matthews, Tony . Birmingham City: A Complete Record . 1995 . Breedon Books . Derby . 100 . 978-1-85983-010-9.
  4. Matthews, pp. 142–144.