John Wood (footballer, born 1880) explained

John Wood
Birth Date:1880[1]
Death Date:1916
Position:Striker
Years1:1905–1907
Clubs1:Derby County
Caps1:37
Goals1:7
Years2:1907–1909
Clubs2:Manchester City
Caps2:26
Goals2:6
Years3:1909–1910
Clubs3:Plymouth Argyle
Caps3:25
Goals3:3
Years4:1910–1911
Clubs4:Huddersfield Town
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:1911–1914
Clubs5:Aberdeen
Caps5:55
Goals5:13

John Wood (1880–1916) was a professional footballer who played for Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle, Huddersfield Town and Aberdeen.[2] He enlisted in the 1st Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War and died during the Battle of the Somme.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.11v11.com/players/john-wood-48816/ 11v11.com
  2. Book: 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward. 2007. Huddersfield Town A.F.C.. 978-0955728105.
  3. Book: Metcalf, Mark . Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years . 163 . Amberley Publishing Limited . 2014 . 9781445622613.