John Sanderson (17 July 1920 – 2003) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.
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]
Career statistics
Source:[2]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Port Vale | 1938–39 | Third Division South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939–40 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ a b c d Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 259. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
- ^ a b c John Sanderson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Fielding, Rob (12 January 2025). "The 1939-40 Port Vale season preview". onevalefan.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2025.