John Almond (footballer)
Encyclopedia
John Almond was a former professional
footballer, where he played in the Football League for Stoke
for whom He made three appearances. He also Played for Tranmere Rovers
and Shrewsbury Town
came on his league debut in a 2-1 defeat at Wolves in April 1935. He played regularly for Shrewsbury Town
and was regular first-team player scoring goals consistently in the Birmingham & District League for two seasons (1937–39).
Professional
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footballer, where he played in the Football League for Stoke
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
for whom He made three appearances. He also Played for Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
and Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
Playing career
John Almond was a reserve who failed to dislodge England international Joe Johnson from the outside-left position. His only goal for StokeStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
came on his league debut in a 2-1 defeat at Wolves in April 1935. He played regularly for Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
and was regular first-team player scoring goals consistently in the Birmingham & District League for two seasons (1937–39).