Jonathan Walders (1881 – 13 January 1924) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Burnley as an outside right.[1] He was described as a "highly experienced, a clever dribbler and a neat crosser of the ball".[2]

Career

Walders began his career in non-League football with Barrow before being signed by Second Division club Burnley in 1903.[1][3] He made 48 league appearances for Burnley and scored two goals, before leaving to join Oldham Athletic in 1906.[1] He left Boundary Park after one season and had further spells in non-League football with Luton Town and Chorley.[1]

Personal life

Walders' brother David also became a footballer.[3] Walders enlisted in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1899 and was stationed in Malta, Crete and Gibraltar, before returning to Britain for home service in February 1903.[4] After Britain's entry into the First World War, he rejoined the regiment and was posted to the Western Front in August 1914.[4] Walders was taken prisoner of war by Germany on 22 December 1914 and remained in captivity until 6 September 1918, two months before the armistice.[4] He was discharged from the army in February 1919.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Luton Town 1907–08[2] Southern League First Division 20 2 1 0 21 2
Career total 20 2 1 0 21 2
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Joyce, Michael (16 October 2012). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939 (3rd Revised ed.). Tony Brown. p. 297. ISBN 9781905891610.
  2. ^ a b "Jon Walders". Hatters Heritage. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Walders David Oldham Athletic 1907". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d "Jonathan Walders | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Walders
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