James Newton (footballer) explained

James Newton
Birth Date:1898
Birth Place:Horsforth, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs1:Anderston Victoria
Clubs2:Glasgow Perthshire
Clubs3:Rutherglen Glencairn
Years4:1921–1923
Clubs4:Queen's Park
Caps4:69
Goals4:0
Years5:1923–1925
Clubs5:Bradford City
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Clubs6:Halifax Town
Clubs7:Coventry City
Clubs8:Brighton & Hove Albion
Clubs9:Otley
Clubs10:Burley Grove United
Totalcaps:74
Totalgoals:0

James I. Newton, known as Jimmy Newton and Jack Newton (born 1898) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Horsforth, Newton spent his early career with Anderston Victoria, Glasgow Perthshire, and Rutherglen Glencairn.[1] He then played for Queen's Park between 1921 and 1923.[2] He joined Bradford City in June 1923,[3] making 5 league appearances for the club.[4] He left the club in May 1924 to sign for Halifax Town.[3] He later played for Coventry City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Otley and Burley Grove United.[1]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player search. The English National Football Archive. 14 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Newton, James Israel. 14 May 2019. QPFC.com.
  3. Frost, p. 403
  4. Frost, p. 386