Duggie Wright

Date of birth29 April 1917
Place of birthSouthend
NationalityEnglish
PositionWing 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.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Southend United 01 Aug 1936 01 May 1938
Newcastle United 01 May 1938 01 Dec 1948

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1938-39 Newcastle United FA Cup 4
1938-39 Newcastle United League Division Two 42
1
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.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
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.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
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.