John Johnstone (English footballer)

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John Johnstone
Personal information
Full name John Arthur Johnstone[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England[1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1922 Port Vale 6 (0)
Total 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Arthur Johnstone was an English footballer who made six league appearances as a forward for Port Vale in 1921 and 1922. He was the brother of fellow Vale player Harry Johnstone.

Playing career[]

Johnstone joined Port Vale in April 1921, making his debut soon after.[1] He played three Second Division games in both the 1920–21 and 1921–22 campaigns, before he was allowed to leave The Old Recreation Ground.[1]

Statistics[]

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
1921–22 Second Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Football's advent. Port Vale". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  3. ^ John Johnstone at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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