Percy Ashton (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 March 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton-on-Dearne, England | ||
| Date of death | 1985 (aged 75–76) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| West Melton Excelsior | |||
| 1930–1939 | Nottingham Forest | 179 | (0) |
| Grantham Road | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Percy Ashton (28 March 1909 – 1985) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest in the Football League from 1930 to 1939.
Career
[edit]Ashton joined Nottingham Forest in 1930 from West Melton Excelsior and played for them until the outbreak of World War II in 1939. He made his Forest debut against Stoke City in September 1930.[2] He joined Grantham Road in 1945.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nottingham Forest. Hopes centred on 'Boy' Martin". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wright, Don (2015). Forever Forest: The Official 150th Anniversary History of the Original Reds. Amberley Publishing Limited.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1988 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.