John Turner (footballer, born 1954)
John Graham Anthony Turner (born 23 December 1954 in Gateshead)[1] is a former professional footballer, who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers,[2] Huddersfield Town,[3] Reading,[4] Torquay United,[5] Chesterfield,[6] and Peterborough United.[7] He began his career with Derby County, but never appeared for the first team, and spent time with Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley, again without appearing for the first team, and with non-league club Weymouth.[8][9] His professional career ended when he broke his leg with 10 minutes left in an FA Cup tie against Leeds United; Peterborough hung on for a 1–0 upset win.[8]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Graham Anthony Turner[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 December 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1970–1972 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1975 | Derby County | 0 | (0) |
| 1974 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1974 | → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1975 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1975–1978 | Reading | 31 | (0) |
| 1978–1980 | Torquay United | 76 | (0) |
| 1980–1983 | Chesterfield | 132 | (0) |
| 1983–1984 | Torquay United | 34 | (0) |
| 1984 | Weymouth | ||
| 1984 | Burnley | 0 | (0) |
| 1984–1986 | Peterborough United | 60 | (0) |
| Total | 338 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Basson, Stuart. "Chesterfield FC: Football League players, 1921 to 2009". Chesterfield F.C. Archived from the original (Excel spreadsheet) on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Doncaster Rovers : 1946/47–1997/98 & 2003/04–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Huddersfield Town : 1946/47–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Huddersfield Town : 1946/47–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Torquay United : 1946/47–2006/07". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Chesterfield : 1946/47–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Peterborough United : 1960/61–2008/09". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Clough movie jogs Turner's memory". Torquay Herald Express. 4 April 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "John Turner profile". DoncasterRovers.co.uk. Forward Productions. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
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