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John Holsgrove (born 27 September 1945)[1] is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Active in the Football League between 1964 and 1976, Holsgrove made over 300 career appearances.

John Holsgrove

Personal information
Date of birth	(1945-09-25) 25 September 1945 (age 76)
Place of birth	Southwark, England
Position(s)	Central defender
Youth career
–	Tottenham Hotspur
?–1964	Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1964–1965	Crystal Palace	18	(2)
1965–1971	Wolverhampton Wanderers	180	(7)
1971–1975	Sheffield Wednesday	104	(5)
1975–1976	Stockport County	9	(0)
–	Stalybridge Celtic	?	(?)
Total		311	(14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Holsgrove began his youth career at Tottenham Hotspur, as an amateur, before moving to Crystal Palace's junior programme.[1] He signed professional terms in February 1964[1] and made 18 appearances in the Football League during the 1964–65 season, scoring twice.[2] Holsgrove signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1965[1] and later played for Sheffield Wednesday and Stockport County, making a total of 311 appearances in the League.[3] He also played non-League football for Stalybridge Celtic.

Personal life

His three sons - Paul, Lee and Peter - were also all footballers,[4] as is grandson Jordan (son of Paul).[5]

References

External links

• John Holsgrove at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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John Holsgrove (Southwark, 25 settembre 1945) è un ex calciatore inglese, di ruolo difensore.

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