John Overton (footballer)

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John Overton
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-05-02) 2 May 1956 (age 67) [1]
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Aston Villa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1975–1976 Aston Villa 3 (0)
1975–1976Halifax Town (loan) 14 (2)
1976–1981 Gillingham [1] 178 (10)
1981–? Frickley Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Overton (born 2 May 1956) is an English former footballer. He made 195 Football League appearances for Aston Villa, Halifax Town and Gillingham.

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References

  1. 1 2 John Overton at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database