Norman Hobson (born 22 August 1933) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back for Shrewsbury Town. Norman signed from Oswestry Town in October 1954 and spent 8 seasons at Shrewsbury, making 212 league appearances scoring 5 goals[1] along with 10 FA Cup appearances, 2 league cup appearances with 1 goal. He moved to the Telford-based Sankey's Football Club in January 1962. In 1958/59 season he won promotion with Shrewsbury Town to 3rd tier of English football and played under legendary Town player manager Arthur Rowley. His last appearance for Shrewsbury was on 7 January 1962 in a 1–1 away draw at Aldershot in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. He also played a part in the Shrewsbury team that got to the League Cup semi final that same year.[2] Hobson captained Colwyun Bay to the Welsh League (North) title in 1965.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 August 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Shrewsbury, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Oswestry Town | |||
| 1954–1962 | Shrewsbury Town | 212 | (5) |
| Sankeys | |||
| Colwyn Bay | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
editwith Shrewsbury Town
- Football League Fourth Division promotion 1958–59
References
edit- General
- Jones, Mike (2004). "Chapter 8 A Ton of Goals, Arthur Lightings the Darkness". In Jones, Mike (ed.). Breathe on 'em Salop The Second Coming. Salop Sporting Services Publishers. pp. 54–249. ISBN 0-9548099-1-2.
- Specific
- ^ "Norman Hobson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ "In the Mad Crowd".