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English footballer (1926–1995)

Skinner Normanton
Personal information
Full name Sidney Albert Normanton
Date of birth (1926-08-20)20 August 1926
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Date of death 1995 (aged 68–69)
Place of death Barnsley, England
Position(s) Wing-half
Youth career
Barnsley Main Colliery Welfare
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1954 Barnsley 123 (2)
1954–1955 Halifax Town 13 (0)
1955– Grimethorpe Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sidney Albert Normanton (20 August 1926 – 1995), known as Skinner Normanton, was an English coal miner and part-time footballer who played for Barnsley and Halifax Town of the English Football League.

Throughout his career, Normanton gained a reputation for a highly aggressive and physically uncompromising style of play, earning him a "hard man" image on and off the field. A heavy tackle contested with Alex Forbes in 1952 left Normanton with torn knee ligaments, which hastened the end of his Football League career.

Normanton was brought to wider notice in the writings of Michael Parkinson.

References

  1. "Normanton: Sidney Albert (Sid/Skinner)". Leeds United History. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  2. "Skinner Normanton :: Joey Barton, take a look". Blipfoto. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  3. ^ Hackett, Robin (11 November 2010). "First XI: Hardmen". ESPN. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  4. "Football: The Legend of Skinner". Daily Mirror. 28 April 1997. Retrieved 10 April 2021.

External links

  • Sid Normanton at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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