John Hall (footballer)
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John F. Hall was an English
professional footballer
who is third in the list of Bradford City
's players by appearance, after playing 430 games for the club. He was a right winger
.
before moving across West Yorkshire to join Bradford City
on amateur forms in May 1961. A year later he became a full-time professional at Valley Parade
. Over the next 13 years, he played 430 league games, 21 FA Cup
games and 23 League Cup
appearances for City as a right winger
. Only Ces Podd
and Ian Cooper have played more times for Bradford City.
He made his name as a goal-scorer. He was the club's top scorer in 1966–1967
and many of his goals came towards the start or end of either half. He scored 63 league goals and nine cup goals for City.
In June 1974 he left Bradford City to join non-league side Gainsborough Trinity
, before a year later moving on again to Guiseley
. In August 1978 he joined Leeds Ashley Road. In 1979 he became player-manager of Yeadon Celtic in the West Riding County League
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional 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 is third in the list of Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
's players by appearance, after playing 430 games for the club. He was a right winger
Winger (sport)
In certain sports, such as football, field hockey, ice hockey, handball, rugby union, lacrosse and rugby league, the term winger is the name of a position. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch . In American football and Canadian football, the analogous position...
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Career
Hall spent one season at HuddersfieldHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
before moving across West Yorkshire to join Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
on amateur forms in May 1961. A year later he became a full-time professional at Valley Parade
Valley Parade
Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association...
. Over the next 13 years, he played 430 league games, 21 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
games and 23 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
appearances for City as a right winger
Winger (sport)
In certain sports, such as football, field hockey, ice hockey, handball, rugby union, lacrosse and rugby league, the term winger is the name of a position. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch . In American football and Canadian football, the analogous position...
. Only Ces Podd
Ces Podd
Cyril "Ces" Podd is a retired international footballer from Saint Kitts and Nevis who played professionally in England. He was one of the first black players to establish themselves in English football.-Club career:...
and Ian Cooper have played more times for Bradford City.
He made his name as a goal-scorer. He was the club's top scorer in 1966–1967
1966-67 in English football
The 1966–67 season was the 87th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Queens Park Rangers won the Football League Cup on the first occasion it was played at Wembley, coming from 2-0 down at half-time to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2....
and many of his goals came towards the start or end of either half. He scored 63 league goals and nine cup goals for City.
In June 1974 he left Bradford City to join non-league side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
, before a year later moving on again to Guiseley
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
. In August 1978 he joined Leeds Ashley Road. In 1979 he became player-manager of Yeadon Celtic in the West Riding County League
West Riding County Amateur Football League
The West Riding County Amateur Football League is a football competition based in Yorkshire, England. Formed in 1922, it has three main divisions and a reserves division, although a number of reserve teams play in the main senior divisions....
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