Roy John (footballer)

Roy John
Personal information
Full name William Ronald John
Date of birth (1911-01-29)29 January 1911
Place of birth Briton Ferry, Wales
Date of death 12 July 1973(1973-07-12) (aged 62)
Place of death Port Talbot, Wales
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
?–1927 Briton Ferry Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1927–1928 Swansea Town 0 (0)
1928–1932 Walsall 88 (0)
1932–1934 Stoke City 71 (0)
1934 Preston North End 0 (0)
1934–1936 Sheffield United 29 (0)
1936–1937 Manchester United 15 (0)
1937 Newport County 10 (0)
1937–1939 Swansea Town 40 (0)
International career
1931–1938 Wales 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Ronald "Roy" John (29 January 1911 – 12 July 1973) was a Welsh international footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester United, Newport County, Sheffield United, Stoke City, Swansea Town and Walsall as well as the Wales national team.