John F. Lander was a footballer who played as an inside-forward for Burslem Port Vale in 1892.

Johnny Lander
Personal information
Position(s) Inside-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1892–1893 Burslem Port Vale 3 (2)
Total 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Lander joined Burslem Port Vale in September 1892.[1] His first match was a 4–0 defeat by Sheffield United in a Second Division game at Bramall Lane on 17 December 1892.[1] He scored two goals in a 3–0 win over Walsall Town Swifts at the Athletic Ground on New Year's Eve, but was released at the end of the 1892–93 season having played just three games for the club.[1]

Career statistics edit

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burslem Port Vale 1892–93 Second Division 3 2 0 0 0 0 3 2
Total 3 2 0 0 0 0 3 2

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 166. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ Johnny Lander at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)