Harry Chatton
Encyclopedia
James Harold "Harry" Chatton (born April 23, 1899, Enniskillen
, County Fermanagh
, Ireland
), commonly referred to as Harry Chatton, was an Irish footballer
who played for several clubs in the Scottish League
, the American Soccer League
and the League of Ireland
. Chatton was a dual internationalist
and played for both Ireland teams - the IFA XI
and the FAI XI. His date and place of death are unknown.
and Partick Thistle
in the Scottish League
, Chatton joined Indiana Flooring
of the American Soccer League
in 1926. At the end of the 1926-27 season, he and team mate Alec Donald
broke their contracts with Flooring and returned to Scotland to sign with Hearts
. The ASL, through the United States Football Association, immediately contested Chatton's contract with Hearts resulting in FIFA
voiding the contract. As a result Chatton returned to Flooring, now known as the New York Nationals. Chatton subsequently helped the Nationals win the 1928 National Challenge Cup
, beating Chicago's Bricklayers and Masons F.C.
4-1 on aggregate in the final.
In 1929, the Nationals also won the Lewis Cup, the ASL league cup, defeating the New Bedford Whalers
over three games. That January, Hearts
again attempted to induce Chatton to move to Scotland, but he declined and played one more season in the ASL. On May 25, 1930 at the Polo Grounds
, Chatton played for the Nationals in a friendly against Rangers
, the reigning Scottish champions
. Nationals lost this game 5-4. Among Chatton’s team mates at the Nationals were Jimmy Douglas
, Jimmy Gallagher
, Bart McGhee
and Robert Millar
. The former three all played for the United States
at the 1930 World Cup
while Millar was the team coach. After four years in the ASL, Chatton returned to Ireland and joined Shelbourne
, helping them win the League of Ireland
title in 1931. He then had two further seasons with Dumbarton
before joining Cork F.C.
, who he helped win the FAI Cup
in 1934.
- based IFA
and the Irish Free State
- based FAI
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
and selected players from the whole island. As a result several notable Irish players from this era, including Chatton, played for both teams.
, Chatton played 3 times for the IFA XI
. He made his international debut on October 22, 1924 against England
in 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park
. He won his second cap for the IFA, against Scotland
in 3-0 defeat on February 28, 1925 at Windsor Park
. He made his final appearance for the IFA XI in a 0-0 draw with England on October 24, 1925, again at Windsor Park. His team mates while playing for the IFA XI included, among others, Tom Farquharson
, Mick O'Brien, Bill Lacey, Elisha Scott
and Billy Gillespie
.
,
Dumbarton
and Cork F.C.
. Chatton made his debut for the FAI XI against Spain
on April 26, 1931. He helped a team that also included Tom Farquharson
, Peter Kavanagh
and Paddy Moore
, gain a respectable 1-1 draw at the Montjuic Stadium
in Barcelona
. On December 13, 1931 at Dalymount Park
he then captained the FAI XI in the return game against Spain; this time, however, his team lost 5-0. He made his third and final appearance for the FAI XI against the Netherlands
on April 8, 1934 in a World Cup qualifier
which ended in a 5-2 defeat.
Shelbourne
Cork F.C.
Enniskillen
Enniskillen is a town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is located almost exactly in the centre of the county between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. It had a population of 13,599 in the 2001 Census...
, County Fermanagh
County Fermanagh
Fermanagh District Council is the only one of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland that contains all of the county it is named after. The district council also contains a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore and Kilskeery road areas....
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
), commonly referred to as Harry Chatton, was an Irish footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who played for several clubs in the Scottish League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
, the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
. Chatton was a dual internationalist
Dual Irish international footballers
Dual Irish international footballers are a group of Irish international footballers who, between 1908 and March 1950, played for the international teams selected by both the Irish Football Association and the Football Association of Ireland...
and played for both Ireland teams - the IFA XI
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
and the FAI XI. His date and place of death are unknown.
Club career
After playing with DumbartonDumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
and Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
in the Scottish League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
, Chatton joined Indiana Flooring
Indiana Flooring
Indiana Flooring were a New York soccer team that played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1927. They replaced New York Field Club. Before joining the ASL, the team had played in various state leagues....
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
in 1926. At the end of the 1926-27 season, he and team mate Alec Donald
Alec Donald
Alexander 'Alec' Donald was a professional footballer who played in Scotland, England and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s.-Career:Donald joined Scottish top-flight side Partick Thistle in 1923...
broke their contracts with Flooring and returned to Scotland to sign with Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
. The ASL, through the United States Football Association, immediately contested Chatton's contract with Hearts resulting in FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
voiding the contract. As a result Chatton returned to Flooring, now known as the New York Nationals. Chatton subsequently helped the Nationals win the 1928 National Challenge Cup
1928 National Challenge Cup
The 1928 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.-Eastern Division:-Western Division:-Final:...
, beating Chicago's Bricklayers and Masons F.C.
Bricklayers and Masons F.C.
Bricklayers and Masons F.C., also known as Chicago Bricklayers, was a U.S. soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois which joined that city's Association Football League in 1914. Over the next twenty years, Bricklayers won two Peel Cups and was the runner up in the 1928 and 1931 National Challenge...
4-1 on aggregate in the final.
In 1929, the Nationals also won the Lewis Cup, the ASL league cup, defeating the New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers was the name of three United States soccer teams based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first Whalers played in the Southern New England Soccer League between 1914 and 1918. The second Whalers played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1931 before merging into Fall...
over three games. That January, Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
again attempted to induce Chatton to move to Scotland, but he declined and played one more season in the ASL. On May 25, 1930 at the Polo Grounds
Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
, Chatton played for the Nationals in a friendly against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, the reigning Scottish champions
Scottish football champions
The Scottish football champions are the winners of the highest league in Scottish football, namely the Scottish Football League from 1890 until 1998 and the Scottish Premier League thereafter....
. Nationals lost this game 5-4. Among Chatton’s team mates at the Nationals were Jimmy Douglas
Jimmy Douglas (American soccer)
Jimmy Douglas was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who spent his career in the first American Soccer League . He earned nine caps with the U.S. national team, making his first appearance for the "Stars and Stripes" at the 1924 Summer Olympics...
, Jimmy Gallagher
Jimmy Gallagher
Jimmy Gallagher was a Scottish American soccer right wing midfielder who spent eleven seasons in the American Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer teams at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and 1934 FIFA World Cup...
, Bart McGhee
Bart McGhee
Bartholomew “Bertie” or “Bart” McGhee was an American soccer forward who typically played left wing forward. He played for the United States men's national soccer team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup, and scored the second goal in World Cup history against Belgium. He was inducted into the U.S...
and Robert Millar
Robert Millar (soccer)
Robert "Bob" Millar was a Scottish American soccer forward and coach of the USA team at the first FIFA World Cup. During his at times tumultuous Hall of Fame career, Millar played with over a dozen teams in at least five U.S. leagues as well as two seasons in the Scottish Football League...
. The former three all played for the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
at the 1930 World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup squads
-Argentina:Head coach: Francisco Olazar and Juan José Tramutola-Chile:Head coach: György Orth-France:Head coach: Raoul Caudron-Mexico:Head coach: Juan Luque de Serralonga...
while Millar was the team coach. After four years in the ASL, Chatton returned to Ireland and joined Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
, helping them win the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
title in 1931. He then had two further seasons with Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
before joining Cork F.C.
Cork F.C.
Cork Football Club was an Irish football club based in Cork. They played in the League of Ireland between 1930 and 1938.-History:Cork F.C. originally played as Fordsons and were originally the factory team of the Ford Motor Company, a major employer in the city at that time. However in 1930, Ford...
, who he helped win the FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
in 1934.
Irish international
During the years Chatton played international football, there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations. Both associations, the Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
- based IFA
Irish Football Association
The Irish Football Association is the organising body for association football in Northern Ireland, and was historically the governing body for Ireland...
and the Irish Free State
Irish Free State
The Irish Free State was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by the British government and Irish representatives exactly twelve months beforehand...
- based FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and selected players from the whole island. As a result several notable Irish players from this era, including Chatton, played for both teams.
IFA XI
Between 1924 and 1925, while playing for Partick ThistlePartick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
, Chatton played 3 times for the IFA XI
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
. He made his international debut on October 22, 1924 against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
. He won his second cap for the IFA, against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
in 3-0 defeat on February 28, 1925 at Windsor Park
Windsor Park
Windsor Park is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the home ground of Linfield F.C. and the Northern Ireland national football team. It is also where the Irish Cup and Irish League Cup finals are played.-History:...
. He made his final appearance for the IFA XI in a 0-0 draw with England on October 24, 1925, again at Windsor Park. His team mates while playing for the IFA XI included, among others, Tom Farquharson
Tom Farquharson
Tom Farquharson was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Cardiff City F.C. between 1921 and 1934. A dual internationalist, he also played for both Ireland teams - - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1927 Farquharson was a member of the Cardiff City team that became the only non-English...
, Mick O'Brien, Bill Lacey, Elisha Scott
Elisha Scott
Elisha Scott was an Irish football goalkeeper who most notably played for Liverpool from 1912 to 1934 .-Life and playing career:...
and Billy Gillespie
Billy Gillespie
Billy Gillespie was a football player for Sheffield United over a twenty year period from 1913 to 1932, scoring over 137 League and Cup goals in 492 games for the South Yorkshire side....
.
FAI XI
Between 1931 and 1934 Chatton also played 3 times for the FAI XI. He won each of his three FAI caps while playing for three different clubs - ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
,
Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
and Cork F.C.
Cork F.C.
Cork Football Club was an Irish football club based in Cork. They played in the League of Ireland between 1930 and 1938.-History:Cork F.C. originally played as Fordsons and were originally the factory team of the Ford Motor Company, a major employer in the city at that time. However in 1930, Ford...
. Chatton made his debut for the FAI XI against Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
on April 26, 1931. He helped a team that also included Tom Farquharson
Tom Farquharson
Tom Farquharson was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Cardiff City F.C. between 1921 and 1934. A dual internationalist, he also played for both Ireland teams - - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1927 Farquharson was a member of the Cardiff City team that became the only non-English...
, Peter Kavanagh
Peter Kavanagh (Irish footballer)
Peter Kavanagh was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Bohemians and Celtic. Kavanagh was a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams - the IFA XI and the FAI XI. After leaving Celtic, Kavanagh had spells with several clubs before finishing his career with a works team...
and Paddy Moore
Paddy Moore
Paddy Moore was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers and Aberdeen. Moore was a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI.In February 1934 Moore scored four goals for the FAI XI in a World Cup qualifier against Belgium...
, gain a respectable 1-1 draw at the Montjuic Stadium
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is a stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Originally built in 1927 for the 1929 International Exposition in the city , it was renovated in 1989 to be the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
. On December 13, 1931 at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
he then captained the FAI XI in the return game against Spain; this time, however, his team lost 5-0. He made his third and final appearance for the FAI XI against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
on April 8, 1934 in a World Cup qualifier
1934 FIFA World Cup qualification
Estonia v Lithuania was not played, since neither team could qualify with a win.Sweden qualified.-Group 2:----Spain qualified.-Group 3:Italy qualified, as Greece withdrew after the first match.-Group 4:--------...
which ended in a 5-2 defeat.
Honours
New York Nationals- National Challenge Cup
- Winners 19281928 National Challenge CupThe 1928 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.-Eastern Division:-Western Division:-Final:...
: 1
- Winners 1928
- Lewis Cup
- Winners 1929: 1
Shelbourne
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
- Winners 1930-31: 1
Cork F.C.
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
- Winners 1933-34: 1