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John Sanderson (footballer)

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Full name
  
John Sanderson

1938–1946
  
Port Vale

Position
  
Forward

Years
  
Team

Role
  
Footballer

Playing position
  
Inside-right

Name
  
John Sanderson

Date of birth
  
c. 1919

Total
  


John Sanderson (born c. 1919) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.

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Playing career

Sanderson joined Port Vale from Newcastle United in June 1938. He made his debut in the 1938–39 season, and played the first two matches of the cancelled 1939–40 season, before war broke out. He returned to The Old Recreation Ground in March 1945, but failed to gain a regular spot and was given a free transfer in May 1946.

Statistics

  • Sourced from John Sanderson profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  • References

    John Sanderson (footballer) Wikipedia