John Shiel
English footballer
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John Shiel (13 May 1917 – 30 November 2013) was an English professional footballer, who played for North Shields, Newcastle United and Huddersfield Town. He was born in Seahouses. At the time of his death in 2013, he was the oldest former Newcastle United player.[1]
Date of birth
13 May 1917
Place of birth
Seahouses, England
Date of death
30 November 2013 (aged 96)
Place of death
Ashington, Northumberland, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 May 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Seahouses, England | ||
| Date of death | 30 November 2013 (aged 96) | ||
| Place of death | Ashington, Northumberland, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| North Shields | |||
| 1936–1938 | Newcastle United | ||
| 1938–1939 | Huddersfield Town | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
