James Gorman (footballer, born in Dudley)

John James Gorman (7 April 1882 – after 1909) was an English footballer who played for Stoke and Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]

James Gorman
Personal information
Full name John James Gorman[1]
Date of birth (1882-04-07)7 April 1882[1]
Place of birth Dudley, England[1]
Position(s) Inside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1905–1906 Wolverhampton Wanderers 9 (4)
1907 Halesowen Town
1908–1909 Stoke 17 (7)
1910 Dudley Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Gorman was born in Dudley and began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored twice on his debut in a 7–0 victory over Derby County on 21 April 1906.[1] He scored twice more in 1906–07 before leaving for Halesowen Town.[1] He then joined Stoke in 1908 and played 17 times for the "Potters" in 1908–09 scoring seven goals. He left at the end of the season to play for his hometown club Dudley Town.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1905–06 First Division 1 2 0 0 1 2
1906–07 Second Division 8 2 0 0 8 2
Stoke 1908–09 Birmingham & District League 17 7 0 0 17 7
Career total 26 11 0 0 26 11

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ James Gorman at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)