John Ridley (footballer, born 1898)

John Ridley
Personal information
Full name John George Ridley
Date of birth (1898-01-19)19 January 1898
Place of birth Bardon Mill, England
Date of death 1977(1977-00-00) (aged 78–79)
Position(s) Right-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1918–1919 Walker Celtic
1919–1920 Mickley
1920–1927 South Shields 182 (4)
1927–1933 Manchester City 175 (0)
1933–1934 Reading 28 (0)
1934–1935 Queens Park Rangers 17 (0)
1935–1938 North Shields
1938–1939 Mickley
Total 402 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John George Ridley (19 January 1898 – 1977), also known as Mick Ridley, was a footballer who played as a right full back for South Shields, Manchester City, Reading and Queens Park Rangers in the Football League.[1]

Career

Manchester City

Ridley joined Manchester City in September 1927, displacing Sam Cookson[2] in the team. He made his debut in a 1–0 victory against South Shields. Ridley made 175 league appearances for Manchester City.[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b John Ridley at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Ward, Andrew (1984). The Manchester City Story. Derby: Breedon Books Publishing Limited. ISBN 0-907969-05-4. p28
  3. ^ "John Ridley - MCFC Players - Manchester City, Man City History - Bluemoon-MCFC".


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