Lynton Stott

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Lynton Stott
Personal information
Full nameLynton John Stott
Born (1971-05-09) 9 May 1971 (age 54)
Newton-le-Willows, England
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1993–98 Sheffield Eagles 10340111183
1999 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 2356133
2000–01 Doncaster 4023241141
2001 Workington Town 1770230
2002–04 Hull Kingston Rovers 73261365381
2005 Sheffield Eagles 140102
Total27010117810770
Source: [1] [2]

Lynton John Stott (born 9 May 1971) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for both the original, and the present incarnation of the Sheffield Eagles. He also played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Doncaster, Workington Town and Hull Kingston Rovers. He played as a fullback , Wing or centre. [3]

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Background

Stott was born in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, Merseyside, England.

Club career

Lynton Stott was an unused substitute in Sheffield Eagles' 17–8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1998. [4] He was released at the end of the season. [5]

Post-playing career

After retiring as a player, Stott worked for several years on the backroom staff at Bradford Bulls. [6] [7]

References

  1. Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. "Player Summary: Lynton Stott". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  4. Hadfield, Dave (20 June 1998). "Stott's Sheffield steal". The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. Hadfield, Dave (27 November 1998). "Sheffield break up Wembley squad". The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. "Bulls lottery is key to finding local talent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. "Team behind the team so crucial". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 7 May 2024.