John Humphrey (footballer)

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John Humphrey (born 31 January 1961) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender from 1979 until 1997.

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Personal information
Date of birth	(1961-01-31) 31 January 1961 (age 64)
Place of birth	Paddington, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s)	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1979–1985	Wolverhampton Wanderers	149	(3)
1985–1990	Charlton Athletic	194	(3)
1990–1995	Crystal Palace	160	(2)
1993	→ Reading (loan)	8	(0)
1995–1996	Charlton Athletic	28	(0)
1996–1997	Gillingham	9	(0)
1997	Brighton & Hove Albion	20	(0)
	Chesham United
	Dulwich Hamlet
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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He notably played for Crystal Palace after he was controversially made part of the deal for Charlton being allowed to continue playing at their ground, where he featured in the Premier League. He also played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic, Reading, Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion, before finishing his career in Non-league for Chesham United and Dulwich Hamlet.

1. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (1997). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1997–98. London: Headline. p. 425. ISBN 978-0-7472-7738-5.

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