John George Ranson (1 April 1909 – 1992) was an English
footballer
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who played as a
centre forward.
Ranson started his career with
Norwich City
Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries or The Yellows) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. The club competes in the EFL Championship following their relegation from the Premier League in the 20 ...
during the
1928–1929 season, but never made an appearance. Between 1930–1936, Ranson played league football for
Swansea Town,
Chester,
Gateshead,
Millwall
Millwall is a district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lies to the immediate south of Canary Wharf and Limehouse, north of Greenwich and Deptford, eas ...
,
Carlisle United and
Lincoln City. During this period, Ranson also played non-league football for
Colwyn Bay United and
Burton Town. After leaving Lincoln City, Ranson played non-league football for
Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans Association Football Club is a football club based in Blyth, Northumberland. They are currently members of and play at Croft Park.
They were founded in September 1899 by Fred Stoker, who was the club's first secretary before fo ...
,
Spennymoor United,
Horden Colliery Welfare and two spells at
Durham City.
Ranson's only son
J.M. Ranson represented England at Rugby Union.
Sources
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1909 births
1992 deaths
English footballers
Association football forwards
Norwich City F.C. players
Swansea City A.F.C. players
Chester City F.C. players
Colwyn Bay F.C. players
Gateshead F.C. players
Millwall F.C. players
Burton Town F.C. players
Carlisle United F.C. players
Lincoln City F.C. players
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players
Spennymoor United F.C. players
Durham City A.F.C. players
Darlington Town F.C. players
English Football League players
Footballers from Norwich
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