William Newton (footballer)

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William Newton

Personal information
Full name	William Griffiths Newton
Date of birth	1900
Place of birth	Crewe, England
Date of death	(1965-05-03)3 May 1965 (age 64–65)
Place of death	Nantwich, England
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Left-back
Youth career
	Red Street P.S.A.
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1922–1924	Port Vale	1	(0)
	Congleton Town
	Oswestry Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Griffiths Newton (1900 – 3 May 1965) was an English footballer who played at left-back for Port Vale, Congleton Town, and Oswestry Town.

Career

Newton played for Red Street P.S.A. before joining Port Vale as an amateur in March 1922, signing professional forms in June 1923. His only Second Division appearance was in a 2–1 win at Crystal Palace on 25 August 1923. He was transferred to Congleton Town in February 1924, and later turned out for Oswestry Town.

Career statistics

Source:

Club	Season	Division	League		FA Cup		Other		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Port Vale	1923–24	Second Division	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0