Johnny Dowson

John Simpson "Johnny" Dowson (18 September 1926 – 1989) was an English footballer who scored 11 goals from 65 appearances in the Football League playing on the wing for Darlington in the 1950s. He was on the books of Manchester City, but never played for them in the League,[3] scored 39 goals from 68 appearances in the Midland League for Peterborough United,[2] and also played non-league football for Ashington.[3]

Johnny Dowson

Personal information
Full name	John Simpson Dowson[1]
Date of birth	18 September 1926[2]
Place of birth	Ashington,[2] England
Date of death	1989 (aged 62–63)[1]
Position(s)	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Manchester City	0	(0)
1950–1952	Peterborough United	68	(39)
1952–1954	Darlington	65	(11)
	Ashington
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. "Johnny Dowson: Biography". Up The Posh!. Chris Wilkinson. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
2. "Johnny Dowson". The Posh Supporters' Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
3. "Darlington: 1946/47–1988/89 & 1990/91–2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 24 April 2014.