John Gregson (footballer)

John Gregson
Personal information
Date of birth (1939-05-17)17 May 1939
Place of birth Skelmersdale, England
Date of death 27 April 2025(2025-04-27) (aged 85)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19xx–1957 Skelmersdale United
1957–1959 Blackpool 3 (1)
1962–1963 Chester 32 (5)
1963–1965 Shrewsbury Town 56 (6)
1965–1967 Mansfield Town 76 (5)
1967–1968 Lincoln City 36 (6)
1968–1971 Cambridge United 32+ (1+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Gregson (17 May 1939 – 27 April 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for several clubs in the Football League. Having to retire through injury, a testimonial match was played between a Cambridge 11 and a full strength Ipswich Town, managed by the late Bobby Robson. Gregson died on 27 April 2025, at the age of 85.[1]

References

  1. ^ "John Gregson 1939–2025". Cambridge United F.C. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.


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