John Lavery (24 November 1919 – 30 January 1997) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a left winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 30 January 1997 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1941 | Glentoran | ||
| 1941–1944 | Dundalk | 44 | (17) |
| 1944–1948 | Glentoran | ||
| 1948 | Bradford City | 5 | (0) |
| 1948–1949 | Halifax Town | 3 | (1) |
| Linfield | |||
| Total | 52 | (18) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Born in Belfast, Lavery signed for Bradford City in June 1948, leaving the club in September 1948 to play for Halifax Town.[1] He began his career with Glentoran and Dundalk.[2]
He played for Northern Ireland Schools and the League of Ireland XI.[3]
During his time with Bradford City he made five appearances in the Football League.[4][5]
During his time with Halifax he made three appearances in the Football League, scoring once.[6]
He ended his career back in Northern Ireland with Linfield.[2]
He died in Belfast on 30 January 1997.[2]
Sources edit
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References edit
- ^ Frost, p. 400
- ^ a b c "Johnny Lavery | History of Dundalk F.C." www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com.
- ^ "John Lavery". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ Frost, p. 384
- ^ "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "HALIFAX TOWN : 1946/47 - 1992/93 & 1998/99 - 2001/02". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
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