Oldest-ever living former player celebrates birthday
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Last week saw the 95th birthday of former inside forward John Langland, thus making him our oldest ever living former player. John, born in 1929, surpassed our three previous veterans: George Geary, Johnny Wilson and Albert Collins, who all turned 94, but sadly passed away in 1970, 2010 and 2017 respectively. Paul Kellett, membership secretary of the Chesterfield FC Former Players’ Association, sent birthday wishes to John via his daughter Kay and she was delighted to hear that Chesterfield FC still remembered her dad. Born in the North East at Easington John was on the books of Silksworth Boys, Sunderland and Consett before joining Chesterfield on New Year’s Day in 1951. Having made his first appearance in our Central League home fixture against Sheffield United just five days later, John had to wait almost two years for his full debut. This came in September 1952 in our Division Three campaign away at Darlington and John made a further five appearances before the end of October. However, this was to be his last appearance of the season and his final game came the following September, away at Halifax Town. John remained a semi pro throughout his time at Chesterfield. Having rejoined […]
