Stan Storton

Stan Storton
Personal information
Full nameStanley Eugene Storton
Date of birth5 January 1939
Place of birthKeighley, England
Playing positionFull back
Youth career
–1959Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1959–1963Bradford City111(5)
1963–1964Darlington15(0)
1964–1966Hartlepool United72(0)
1966–1970Tranmere Rovers123(2)
1970–1973Ellesmere Port Town
Total321(7)
Teams managed
1972–1973Ellesmere Port Town
1973–1979Runcorn
1979–1980Bangor City
1980–1981Northwich Victoria
1981–1989Telford United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Stanley Eugene Storton (born 5 January 1939) is an English former football player and manager.

Personal life

Born in Keighley, Storton is the older brother of fellow professional player Trevor Storton. Following his management career, Storton ran an office cleaning firm in Ellesmere Port.[1]

Career

Playing career

Storton, who played as a full back, began his career at Huddersfield Town as an amateur. He turned professional in 1959, appearing in the Football League for Bradford City, Darlington, Hartlepool United and Tranmere Rovers, before dropping into non-league football with Ellesmere Port Town.[2]

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Storton managed a number teams including Ellesmere Port Town, Runcorn, Bangor City, Northwich Victoria and Telford United.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Leigh (26 August 2012), "Back to the Future – Tranmere Rovers FC", Official Shrewsbury Town Matchday Programme: 32–33
  2. ↑ "STAN STORTON". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
  3. ↑ "Linnets Legends - Stan Storton". Runcorn Linnets F.C. official website. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
  4. ↑ "Stan Storton has no regrets on leaving Telford United". BBC Sport. 24 December 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2010.