Jack Deighton

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Jack Deighton
Personal information
Full name James Deighton [1]
Date of birth 07/06/1904
Place of birth West Hartlepool, England
Date of death 1987
Place of death Liverpool
Height5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m) [2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 49. ISBN   1-85983-462-0.
  2. "Cardiff City. More lively in attack". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi via Newspapers.com.