John Worsdale

John Worsdale (29 October 1948 – 22 September 2017) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City and Stoke City.[1]

John Worsdale
Personal information
Full nameJohn Worsdale[1]
Date of birth(1948-10-29)29 October 1948[1]
Place of birthStoke-on-Trent, England[1]
Date of death22 September 2017(2017-09-22) (aged 68)[2]
Position(s)Right wing
Youth career
1966–1968Stoke City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1968–1969Stoke City4(0)
1970–1974Lincoln City67(9)
Worksop Town
Total71(9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Worsdale started his career at his local club Stoke City after coming through the youth ranks at the Victoria Ground. He made his professional debut for Stoke in an away match against Arsenal in September 1968.[1] He made just three more appearances for the "Potters" during the 1968–69 season before being released at the end of it.[1] He joined Lincoln City and spent four years with the "Imps" making 67 league appearances and scoring nine goals before dropping into non-league football with Worksop Town.[1]

Career statistics

John Worsdale at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupWatney CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City[1]1968–69First Division4000000040
Lincoln City1971–72Fourth Division215101010245
1972–73Fourth Division222001000232
1973–74Fourth Division242001000252
Total679103010729
Career total719103010769

References

External links

  • John Worsdale at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database