John Oliver (footballer, born 1867)

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John Oliver
Personal information
Full name John Sidney Oliver
Date of birth 1867
Place of birth Southwick, Sunderland, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Southwick (County Durham)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887–1892 Sunderland 23 (0)
1892–1894 Middlesbrough Ironopolis 21 (0)
1894–1896 Small Heath 57 (0)
1896–1??? Durham
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Sidney Oliver (1867 – after 1895) was an English professional footballer born in Southwick, Sunderland, who played as a full back. He made 101 appearances in the Football League playing for Sunderland, Middlesbrough Ironopolis and Small Heath.

References[edit]

  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  • Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.