Micky Fenton
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Michael "Micky" Fenton was an English
footballer for Middlesbrough
either side of World War II
.
in 1932, having previously played youth football with South Bank East. He made his debut in 1933, gradually replacing George Camsell
as Boro's leading goalscorer. Camsell was top scorer for ten consecutive seasons, from 1926–27 to 1935–36. The 1936–37 season marked the beginning of "the Fenton era" at Ayresome Park
, he was the top scorer with 22 goals. The next season he bagged 26, with 35 in the final pre-war season.
He was the club's top scorer in the 1939–40 wartime league. During the war
he guested for Port Vale
, Notts County
, Rochdale
, Wolverhampton Wanderers
and Blackpool
.
After the war, despite being wanted by Everton
, Fenton returned to Teesside
, where he continued his scoring record, ending as top goalscorer for the next four seasons. He scored 27 in 1945–46, 23 in 1946–47, 29 in 1947–48 and 12 in 1948–49.
His retirement came in 1950, at which point he joined the backroom staff.
Fenton is fifth in the Boro all-time goalscoring charts with 162 goals. This record is despite the fact that World War II limited his appearances to 269 over his 18 year one-club career.
cap
in 1938 in a match against Scotland
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
either side of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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Club career
Fenton started his professional career with MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in 1932, having previously played youth football with South Bank East. He made his debut in 1933, gradually replacing George Camsell
George Camsell
George Henry Camsell was an English football player, most notably for Middlesbrough.Born in Framwellgate Moor, Durham City in 1902, Camsell played for Durham City before signing for Middlesbrough on 6 October 1925 for the sum of £500. His debut was against Nottingham Forest on 31 October 1925...
as Boro's leading goalscorer. Camsell was top scorer for ten consecutive seasons, from 1926–27 to 1935–36. The 1936–37 season marked the beginning of "the Fenton era" at Ayresome Park
Ayresome Park
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, he was the top scorer with 22 goals. The next season he bagged 26, with 35 in the final pre-war season.
He was the club's top scorer in the 1939–40 wartime league. During the war
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he guested for Port Vale
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...
, Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
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After the war, despite being wanted by Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, Fenton returned to Teesside
Teesside
Teesside is the name given to the conurbation in the north east of England made up of the towns of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Billingham and surrounding settlements near the River Tees. It was also the name of a local government district between 1968 and 1974—the County Borough of...
, where he continued his scoring record, ending as top goalscorer for the next four seasons. He scored 27 in 1945–46, 23 in 1946–47, 29 in 1947–48 and 12 in 1948–49.
His retirement came in 1950, at which point he joined the backroom staff.
Fenton is fifth in the Boro all-time goalscoring charts with 162 goals. This record is despite the fact that World War II limited his appearances to 269 over his 18 year one-club career.
International career
Fenton gained his EnglandEngland national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
in 1938 in a match against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
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