William Newton (footballer) explained

William Newton
Fullname:William Griffiths Newton
Birth Date:1900
Birth Place:Crewe, England
Death Date: (age 64–65)
Death Place:Nantwich, England
Height:[1]
Position:Left-back
Youthclubs1:Red Street P.S.A.
Years1:1922–1924
Clubs1:Port Vale
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Congleton Town
Clubs3:Oswestry Town

William Griffiths Newton (1900 – 3 May 1965) was an English footballer who played at left-back for Port Vale, Congleton Town, and Oswestry Town.

Career

Newton played for Red Street P.S.A. before joining Port Vale as an amateur in March 1922, signing professional forms in June 1923.[2] His only Second Division appearance was in a 2–1 win at Crystal Palace on 25 August 1923.[2] He was transferred to Congleton Town in February 1924, and later turned out for Oswestry Town.[2]

Career statistics

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Notes and References

  1. News: The lure of promotion. Port Vale . Athletic News . Manchester . 13 August 1923 . 6.
  2. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 214. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.