Jack Percival (16 May 1913 – 1979) was an English
footballer
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who played in the half back position for
Manchester City between 1933 and 1946 and then for
Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and
Murton Coliiery Welfare.
Career
Percival became a
Manchester City player in 1933 making his debut in a 1–0 victory against
Aston Villa.
Bobby Marshall
Robert Wells Marshall (March 12, 1880 – August 27, 1958) was an American sportsman. He was best known for playing football; however, Marshall also competed in baseball, 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
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. During his time at Manchester City, Percival picked up a
Championship
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Championship systems
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Title match system
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medal and a
Division Two title. He played until 1946, appearing 161 times and scoring eight goals.
Honours
; Manchester City
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Football League First Division:
1936–37
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Football League Second Division
The Football League Second Division was the second level division in the English football league system between 1892 and 1992. Following the foundation of the FA Premier League, the Football League divisions were renumbered and the third t ...
:
1946–47
References
External links
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1913 births
1979 deaths
Footballers from County Durham
English footballers
Association football wing halves
Manchester City F.C. players
English Football League players
Durham City A.F.C. players
AFC Bournemouth players
Murton A.F.C. players
Date of death missing
People from Pittington