Harold Johnstone was an English footballer who played on the left-wing for Port Vale between 1921 and 1923. He was the brother of John Johnstone.

Harry Johnstone
Personal information
Full name Harold Johnstone[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1923 Port Vale 8 (1)
Total 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Johnstone joined Port Vale in March 1921 and made his debut on 25 March in a 1–1 draw with Barnsley at The Old Recreation Ground.[1] His brother John joined him the next month and the pair played two Second Division games together during the season.[1] He scored his first and only senior goal in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United at Upton Park on 23 April.[1] However, Harry lost his first-team place in August 1921 and was released at the end of the 1922–23 season, without having played since May 1921.[1]

Career statistics edit

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 8 1 0 0 0 0 8 1
1921–22 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1922–23 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 8 1 0 0 0 0 8 1

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 154. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Football's advent. Port Vale". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  3. ^ Harry Johnstone at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)