Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)

Jack Percival (16 May 1913 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the half back position for Manchester City between 1933 and 1946 and then for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Murton Colliery Welfare.

Jack Percival
Personal information
Date of birth (1913-05-16)16 May 1913
Place of birth Pittington, England
Date of death 1979 (aged 65–66)
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Durham City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1947 Manchester City 161 (8)
1947–1949 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 52 (1)
Murton C.W.
Total 213 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Percival became a Manchester City player in 1933 making his debut in a 1–0 victory against Aston Villa. Bobby Marshall scored the goal for City in that game. He began to become a regular in the team in 1936, replacing Matt Busby who was eventually sold to Liverpool.[2] During his time at Manchester City, Percival picked up a Championship medal and a Division Two title. He played until 1946, appearing 161 times and scoring eight goals.[3]

Honours edit

Manchester City

References edit

  1. ^ "Manchester City. Doherty, Heale and Donnelly fit". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. v – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ http://www.memorialmatters.com/memorials.php?page=SirAlexander-Buzby&section=bio
  3. ^ "Jack Percival - MCFC Players - Manchester City, Man City History - Bluemoon-MCFC".

External links edit

  • Jack Percival at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database