Francis John Sloan (26 December 1904 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the English Football League for Plymouth Argyle and Luton Town. He played as an inside right.[2][3]

Frank Sloan
Personal information
Full name Francis John Sloan
Date of birth (1904-12-26)26 December 1904
Place of birth Chapelhall, Scotland
Date of death 1974 (aged 69–70)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shieldmuir Celtic
1924–1936 Plymouth Argyle 208 (49)
1936–1937 Luton Town 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sloan was born in Chapelhall, North Lanarkshire.[2] He played for Shieldmuir Celtic in his native Scotland before coming to England in 1920 to play for Plymouth Argyle. He made 213 appearances for the club in all competitions over 12 seasons, the last of which came in February 1936. He then spent a brief spell at Luton Town[2] before returning to Argyle as a member of the groundstaff.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Luton. 3 new forwards for Luton Town". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 240. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ a b "Frank Sloan". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 19 August 2010.