George Heywood

George Heywood

Personal information
Full name	George Heywood[1]
Date of birth	12 January 1907
Place of birth	Clayton, Manchester, England[1]
Date of death	7 September 1985 (aged 78)[1]
Place of death	Guernsey, United Kingdom[1]
Playing position	Full-back
Youth career
	South Salford Lads
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1928–1930	Manchester City	0	(0)
1930–1935	Altrincham
1935–1936	Port Vale	23	(0)
	Southport	14	(0)
	Hyde United
	Northwich Victoria
	Stalybridge Celtic
	Altrincham
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

George Heywood (12 January 1907 – 7 September 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale and Southport.^[2]

Playing career

Heywood played for South Salford Lads (in two spells), Manchester City and Altrincham, before joining Port Vale for a £250 fee in November 1935.^[1] His debut came in a 9–2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.^[1] Despite the heavy loss he remained he a regular for the rest of the season, making 21 appearances as the "Valiants" were relegated out of the Second Division.^[1] He lost his place soon into the next season however and was transferred to Third Division North rivals Southport in November 1936.^[1] He later played for Hyde United, Northwich Victoria and Stalybridge Celtic, before returning to Altrincham.^[1]

References

1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 135. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 123. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.