John Carlin (1878 – 1935) was an English

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who played as a striker for

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. He made his debut for Liverpool during the 1902–3 season, replacing the injured

Sam Raybould Samuel Francis Raybould (11 June 1875 – 1949) was an English professional footballer. He played as a striker and is most renowned for his days playing for Liverpool. Life and playing career Raybould was born in Staveley, Derbyshire and playe ...

in what was his only appearance of the season. During his four years at the club he appeared sporadically failing to claim a regular place in the team. He would later play for

Preston North End Preston North End Football Club, commonly referred to as Preston, North End or PNE, is a professional football club in Preston, Lancashire, England, who currently play in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league syste ...

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1878 births 1935 deaths English men's footballers Liverpool F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Footballers from Southport Barnsley F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1870s-stub