Derek Porter (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 June 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Ulverston, England | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 2023 (aged 87)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dalton Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1959 | Barrow | 15 | (1) |
| 1959–1960 | Wigan Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Derek Porter (22 June 1936 – 14 November 2023) was an English footballer who played for Barrow and Wigan Athletic. Porter made three appearances for Wigan in the 1959–60 season of the Lancashire Combination.[2]
After retiring as a player, Porter became a manager. He coached Dalton United during the 1980s, guiding them to two West Lancashire League titles in 1983–84 and 1984–85.[3]
References
- ^ "'Fantastic' Dalton United manager remembered by family". The Mail. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-91-7.
- ^ "Tributes to Dalton United's 'most successful' manager Derek Porter". The Mail. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
External links
- Derek Porter at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database