William Newton (footballer)

William Newton
Personal information
Full name William Griffiths Newton
Date of birth 1900
Place of birth Crewe, England
Date of death May 3, 1965(1965-05-03) (age 64-65)
Place of death Nantwich, England
Playing position 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
Total 1+ (0+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

William Griffiths Newton (1900 – 3 May 1965) was an English footballer.

Playing 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 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.[1]

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