John Hurst (footballer)

John Hurst is an English former professional footballer. Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, Hurst joined the youth system for Everton, making his first team debut in the 1965-66 season.[1] Originally a striker, Everton manager Harry Catterick made Hurst into a centre-half, a position in which he appeared in the 1968 FA Cup Final. He formed a defensive partnership with Brian Labone, the club captain of Everton at the time. Following the introduction of substitutes to English football in 1965 (for injury only) Hurst became Everton's first ever sub replacing Fred Pickering at Stoke City's Victoria Ground in August 1965. Everton won the league title in the 1969-70 season and Hurst was an ever-present during this campaign, making 42 appearances and contributing 5 goals.[2] He also won the 1970 FA Charity Shield with Everton.[3] Hurst was transferred to Oldham Athletic following the 1975-76 season.

John Hurst
Personal information
Date of birth (1947-02-06) 6 February 1947
Place of birth Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Playing position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1976 Everton 349 (29)
1976–1981 Oldham Athletic 170 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

After his playing career Hurst remained in the game, working as a coach at Everton, and as a scout for Manchester City, then managed by his former teammate, Joe Royle.

Sources

References
  1. "EVERTONFC.COM: | History | Players | Everton Legends | Everton Legends E-H". Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2007.
  2. https://www.11v11.com/teams/everton/tab/players/season/1970/comp/200/
  3. "1970/71 Charity Shield". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2020.


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