John S. Watson (September 1892 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Bulwell, England | ||
| Date of death | 1957 (aged 64–65) | ||
| Place of death | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bulwell | |||
| Manchester City | 0 | (0) | |
| Oldham Athletic | 0 | (0) | |
| 1918–1919 | Bloxwich Strollers | ||
| 1919–1920 | Birmingham | 2 | (0) |
| 1920–19?? | Measham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Watson was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire. Before the First World War, he was on the books of Manchester City and Oldham Athletic without appearing in the League for either club. After the war, he played non-league football for Bloxwich Strollers before joining Birmingham in July 1919.[2] A right back, Watson made his debut in the Second Division on 11 October 1919, deputising for Billy Ball in a home game against Blackpool which resulted in a 4–2 win. He started the next game, then lost the role of second-choice right back to Tom White,[3] and was soon released to return to non-league with Measham Town.[2]
Watson died in Nottingham in 1957.[2]
References
edit- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, p. 162.
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