John Ridley (footballer, born 1898) explained

John Ridley
Full Name:John George Ridley
Birth Date:1898 1, df=y
Birth Place:Bardon Mill, England
Position:Right-back
Years1:1918–1919
Clubs1:Walker Celtic
Years2:1919–1920
Clubs2:Mickley
Years3:1920–1927
Clubs3:South Shields
Caps3:182
Goals3:4
Years4:1927–1933
Clubs4:Manchester City
Caps4:175
Goals4:0
Years5:1933–1934
Clubs5:Reading
Caps5:28
Goals5:0
Years6:1934–1935
Clubs6:Queens Park Rangers
Caps6:17
Goals6:0
Years7:1935–1938
Clubs7:North Shields
Years8:1938–1939
Clubs8:Mickley
Totalcaps:402
Totalgoals:4

John George Ridley (19 January 1898 – 1977), also known as Mick Ridley, was a footballer who played as a right full back for South Shields, Manchester City, Reading and Queens Park Rangers in the Football League.

Career

Manchester City

Ridley joined Manchester City in September 1927, displacing Sam Cookson[1] in the team. He made his debut in a 1–0 victory against South Shields. Ridley made 175 league appearances for Manchester City.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ward, Andrew . The Manchester City Story . Breedon Books Publishing Limited . Derby . 1984 . 0-907969-05-4. p28
  2. Web site: John Ridley - MCFC Players - Manchester City, Man City History - Bluemoon-MCFC.