Date of birth | 29 April 1917 |
Place of birth | Southend |
Nationality | English |
Position | Wing half |
Wright was a popular player at St James' Park in the two seasons immediately before and immediately after the Second World War. Having won his only England cap on Tyneside, his career was wrecked by the conflict as he saw action at Dunkirk that almost claimed his life.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Southend United | 01 Aug 1936 | 01 May 1938 | |
Newcastle United | 01 May 1938 | 01 Dec 1948 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1938-39 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1938-39 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 42 | 1 |
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1946-47 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 6 | ||||
1946-47 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 30 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1938-39 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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09 Nov 1938 | England v Norway | W | 4-0 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.