John Clement Carruthers (1900–1959) was an English professional footballer. A

centre forward Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role ...

born in Howden-on-Tyne, he played in the Football League for

South Shields South Shields () is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. According to the 20 ...

, Bradford City,

Blackpool Blackpool is a seaside resort in Lancashire, England. Located on the North West England, northwest coast of England, it is the main settlement within the Borough of Blackpool, borough also called Blackpool. The town is by the Irish Sea, betw ...

and Crewe Alexandra, in between spells with

Preston Colliery North Shields Football Club is a football club based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. They have reached the 1st round of the FA Cup twice in their history: in 1933–34 and 1982–83. Following their promotion from Northern League ...

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carruthers, John 1900 births 1959 deaths Footballers from Wallsend Men's association football forwards English men's footballers North Shields F.C. players Gateshead A.F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players English Football League players