John Walker (footballer, born 1899) explained

John Walker
Fullname:William John Walker
Birth Date:1899
Birth Place:Great Wyrley, England
Position:Wing-half
Years1:1923–1924
Years2:1924–1926
Caps2:34
Goals2:1
Years3:1926–1927
Clubs3:Walsall
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:46
Totalgoals:1

William John Walker (1899–1929) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke and Walsall.[1]

Career

Walker was born in Great Wyrley and started playing football with Cannock Town before joining Stoke in 1924.[1] He spent two seasons at the Victoria Ground both of which were poor seasons as Stoke were relegated to the third tier in 1925–26.[1] Walker played 36 times for Stoke scoring once against Stockport County in January 1926.[1] After Stoke's relegation Walker left the club for Walsall.[1]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke1924–25Second Division9010100
1925–26Second Division25110261
Total34120361
Walsall1926–27Third Division North12000120
Career Total46120481

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.