Johnny Brookes
Normal Position: Inside Forward
Height: 5'10
Weight: 11st 8lbs
Born: 18/10/1943 (Netherthorpe, Sheffield)
A Sheffield Schoolboy player, he joined United as an amateur on leaving school and then decided to throw in his lot with Wednesday and gained two Youth international caps, scoring the only goal in both 1-0 wins.
At Southport he began brightly with four goals in his first five appearances, including a great header at Notts County to give Southport their first win in 13 away matches.
He was snapped up by Gordon Hunt on a recommendation from Fred Mundy. A little short of speed he did not fulfill his early promise and on being released had a month trial with York city.
He came good in Eire and on subsequent USA tours with the result that he was transferred to Cleveland Stokers for $20,000.
He returned to League football with Stockport County in 1970-71 where he had a further 18(+2) appearances scoring 3 goals.
He emigrated to South Africa in 1981 and now lives in Durban, where he manufactures and markets sports clothing.
Transfers
| Season | Date | From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965/1966 | 01/06/1966 | Southport | UNATTACHED | Free Transfer |
| 1965/1966 | 20/07/1965 | SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY | Southport |
Player Match Stats
Cambrian Cup, Conference League Cup, English Jubilee Fund, FA Cup , FA Trophy , Football League Cup, Lancashire Floodlit Trophy, Lancashire Junior Cup, Lancashire League Medal Competition, Lancashire Senior Cup, League, Liverpool Senior Cup, Northern Premier League Cup, Northern Premier League Shield, PLAY OFFS , President's Cup, President's Inter League, Third Division (North) Cup, Welsh Cup,
| Season | Apps | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965/1966 | 16 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 6 |
Appearances & Goals
Games where player was named on the team sheet
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/1966 | League / D4 | H | NOTTS COUNTY | 1 - 0 |
| 20/11/1965 | League / D4 | H | CREWE ALEXANDRA | 1 - 1 |
| 13/11/1965 | FA Cup / 1 | H | HALIFAX TOWN | 2 - 0 |
| 30/10/1965 | League / D4 | A | COLCHESTER UNITED | 0 - 0 |
| 25/10/1965 | Lancashire Senior Cup / 1 | H | BLACKPOOL | 1 - 3 |
| 23/10/1965 | League / D4 | H | TRANMERE ROVERS | 1 - 1 |
| 15/10/1965 | League / D4 | A | STOCKPORT COUNTY | 2 - 2 |
| 08/10/1965 | League / D4 | H | DARLINGTON | 1 - 1 |
| 05/10/1965 | League / D4 | A | ROCHDALE | 0 - 3 |
| 02/10/1965 | League / D4 | H | NEWPORT COUNTY | 2 - 0 |
| 25/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | ALDERSHOT | 0 - 3 |
| 22/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | TORQUAY UNITED | 1 - 1 |
| 17/09/1965 | League / D4 | H | BRADFORD ( PARK AVENUE ) | 2 - 1 |
| 13/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | BARROW | 3 - 3 |
| 11/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | WREXHAM | 1 - 3 |
| 04/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | NOTTS COUNTY | 2 - 1 |
Games where player has scored
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/1965 | Lancashire Senior Cup / 1 | H | BLACKPOOL | 1 - 3 |
| 02/10/1965 | League / D4 | H | NEWPORT COUNTY | 2 - 0 |
| 22/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | TORQUAY UNITED | 1 - 1 |
| 17/09/1965 | League / D4 | H | BRADFORD ( PARK AVENUE ) | 2 - 1 |
| 13/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | BARROW | 3 - 3 |
| 04/09/1965 | League / D4 | A | NOTTS COUNTY | 2 - 1 |
