John Westwood (footballer)
John William "Bill" Westwood (1886–191?) was a professional association footballer, who played for Rotherham Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Denaby United and Bristol Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Westwood | ||
| Date of birth | 1886 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Outside half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1904 | Rotherham Town | ||
| 1904–1905 | Gainsborough Trinity | 40 | (2) |
| 1905–1909 | Denaby United | ||
| 1909–1915 | Bristol Rovers | 98 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played 98 times in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers before the First World War.
He died serving in the First World War, while serving as a corporal.
His grandson is World Darts Champion Dennis Priestley.
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