John Holsgrove
English footballer
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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 September 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||
| Position | 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.
