John Sanderson (footballer)

John Sanderson

Personal information
Full name	John Sanderson[1]
Date of birth	c. 1919[1]
Playing position	Inside-right
Youth career
	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1938–1946	Port Vale	3	(0)
Total		3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

John Sanderson (born c. 1919) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.

Playing career

Sanderson joined Port Vale from Newcastle United in June 1938.^[1] He made his debut in the 1938–39 season, and played the first two matches of the cancelled 1939–40 season, before war broke out.^[1] He returned to The Old Recreation Ground in March 1945, but failed to gain a regular spot and was given a free transfer in May 1946.^[1]

References

1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 259. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.