Joseph Allen Oliver (born 8 September 1924) is an English retired footballer who played as a winger.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1924-09-08) 8 September 1924 (age 97) | ||
Place of birth | Blyth, England | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Crofton Colliery Welfare | ? | (?) | |
1947–1950 | Derby County | 16 | (2) |
1950–1944 | Stockport County | 139 | (29) |
1954–1958 | Gateshead | 146 | (36) |
1958–19?? | Ashington | ? | (?) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Oliver started his career with non-league Crofton Colliery Welfare before joining Derby County in 1947. He scored 2 goals in 17 appearances in total for Derby County before joining Stockport County in 1950, where he went on to score 32 goals in 151 league and cup games. Oliver moved on to Gateshead in 1954, making 153 league and cup appearances and scoring 37 goals in 4 years at the club. Oliver then moved to non-league Ashington in 1958.
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