Jack_Percival_(footballer,_born_1913)

Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)

Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)

English footballer


Jack Percival (16 May 1913 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the half back position for Manchester City between 1933 and 1946 and then for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Murton Colliery Welfare.

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Career

Percival became a Manchester City player in 1933 making his debut in a 1–0 victory against Aston Villa. Bobby Marshall scored the goal for City in that game. He began to become a regular in the team in 1936, replacing Matt Busby who was eventually sold to Liverpool.[2] During his time at Manchester City, Percival picked up a Championship medal and a Division Two title. He played until 1946, appearing 161 times and scoring eight goals.[3]

Honours

Manchester City


References

  1. "Manchester City. Doherty, Heale and Donnelly fit". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. v via Newspapers.com.
  • Jack Percival at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database

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