James Clutton
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James Clutton was a 19th century footballer. He made 92 appearances for Burslem Port Vale
; 27 of these were friendlies
, 29 were in the Football League
and 22 in the Midland League.
in the summer
of 1889. His appearances were rare until September 1891 when he broke into the first team. He was a member of the side that shared the North Staffordshire Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1891 and won the Staffordshire Challenge Cup in 1892. His career effectively ended however in October 1893, when he broke
a leg.
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
; 27 of these were friendlies
Exhibition game
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, 29 were in the Football League
The Football League
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and 22 in the Midland League.
Playing career
Clutton joined Burslem Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in the summer
Summer
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of 1889. His appearances were rare until September 1891 when he broke into the first team. He was a member of the side that shared the North Staffordshire Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1891 and won the Staffordshire Challenge Cup in 1892. His career effectively ended however in October 1893, when he broke
Bone fracture
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone...
a leg.
Honours
with Port Vale- North Staffordshire Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup winner: 1891 (shared)
- Staffordshire Challenge Cup winner: 1892