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John Goodall

English footballer and manager (1863-1942) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 78

John Goodall was an English professional footballer who rose to fame as a centre forward for England and for Preston North End at the time of the development of the Football League, and also became Watford's first manager in 1903.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Mardy A.F.C.1912-1913
RC Roubaix1910-1912
Watford F.C.1903-19076214
Glossop North End A.F.C.1900-1903358
New Brighton Tower F.C.190062
Derby County F.C.1889-190021176
England1888-18981412
Preston North End F.C.1885-18895650
Great Lever F.C.
Watford F.C.

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He also played cricket in the County Championship for Derbyshire in 1895 and 1896, being one of 19 players to achieve the Derbyshire Double of playing cricket for Derbyshire and football for Derby County. He was also a curling player of some repute.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1863 to 1942 · aged 78