John Challinor (5 August 1916 – 1981) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.[1]
Career
Challinor was born in Middlewich and played for Witton Albion before joining Stoke City in 1937.[1] He became a regular in the 1937–38 season due to injury to Charlie Scrimshaw, playing in 34 matches.[1] He managed to make a modest 12 in the following campaign and left for Irish club Linfield.[1] He did well with the Belfast club, and later managed the club for a few years.[1]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City[1] | 1937–38 | First Division | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 1938–39 | First Division | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||