John Green (footballer, born 1939), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Green (footballer, born 1939)

British footballer

Date of Birth: 22-May-1939

Place of Birth: Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-Aug-2010

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Green (22 May 1939 – 15 August 2010) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
He played a total of 250 league games in the English Football League. He moved from non-league Stockton Heath to Tranmere Rovers in February 1958.
He played 21 league games before he was transferred to top-flight Blackpool in March 1959.
He went on to make 145 appearances for the club, before he was signed by Stanley Matthews for Port Vale in September 1967.
He was allowed to spend summer 1968 in Canada with Vancouver Royals, who were then coached by Ferenc Puskás.
He returned to help Vale to win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1969–70, and was also named as the club's Player of the Year.
He later served as player-manager of Northwich Victoria in 1971–72.