Jack Deighton
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Deighton[1] | ||
Place of birth | West Hartlepool, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1934–1935 | Everton | ||
1935–1936 | Cardiff City | 18 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
James Deighton was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Deighton began his professional career with Everton but was unable to displace Ted Sagar from the first team. He moved to Cardiff City in 1935 and competed with Jock Leckie and George Poland during the 1935–36 season, making 18 league appearances. However, he was released by the club at the end of the season and moved into non-league football.[1]
References
- ^ a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 49. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ "Cardiff City. More lively in attack". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.com.
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