Joe Payne
| Date of birth | 17 January 1914 |
| Place of birth | Bolsover |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Centre forward |
Payne was originally a half back but, whilst with Luton Town, was used as centre forward in a game against Bristol Rovers because of an injury crisis. He went on to score 10 goals in a 12-0 win. He also scored on his international debut for England. Sadly his career was disrupted by World War Two and later by injury (Whilst playing with West Ham and Milwall). In all, he managed 220 career goals in 250 club appearances including wartime games. He also played cricket for Bedfordshire and snooker to a high standard.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 01 Jun 1934 | 01 Mar 1938 | |
| Chelsea | 01 Mar 1938 | 01 Dec 1946 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-38 | Chelsea | League Division One | 10 | 4 |
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| 1938-39 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1938-39 | Chelsea | League Division One | 26 | 17 |
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| 1945-46 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1946-47 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1946-47 | West Ham United | League Division Two | 10 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-37 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 1937 | Finland v England | W | 0-8 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.