Jack Mellor (footballer, born 1896)

John William Mellor (born 1896, date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played for New Mills and Port Vale in the 1920s.

Jack Mellor
Personal information
Full name John William Mellor[1]
Date of birth 1896[1]
Place of birth Buxton, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Right half
Youth career
New Mills
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1922 Port Vale 9 (0)
1922–1923 New Mills
1923–1924 Port Vale 6 (0)
New Mills
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Mellor played for New Mills before joining Port Vale in an amateur capacity in April 1920.[1] He made nine Second Division appearances in the 1920–21 season before returning to old club New Mills, most probably sometime in 1922.[1] However, he rejoined the Vale in July 1923, this time signing as a professional.[1] Again though he failed to make much of an impression at The Old Recreation Ground. He was released at the end of the season after just six games; once again, he returned to New Mills.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1920–21 Second Division 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Port Vale 1923–24 Second Division 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 197. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "The lure of promotion. Port Vale". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  3. ^ Jack Mellor at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)