John Westwood (footballer)

John Westwood
Personal information
Full name John William Westwood
Date of birth 1886
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Date of death 191?
Playing position Outside half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
000?–1904 Rotherham Town
1904–1905 Gainsborough Trinity 40 (2)
1905–1909 Denaby United
1909–1915 Bristol Rovers 98 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John William "Bill" Westwood (1886–191?) was a professional association footballer, who played for Rotherham Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Denaby United and Bristol Rovers.[1]

He played 98 times in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers before the First World War.[2]

He died serving in the First World War.

His grandson is World Darts Champion Dennis Priestley.

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 276. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ↑ Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 493. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.


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