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Daniel Paton

1871 – 1957

Scottish footballer (1871-?)

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Lived 1871 – 1957 (aged 85). Daniel Paton was a British association football player and association football coach.

Aston Villa Daniel Paton made his Football League debut for Aston Villa on 17 March 1890 when they made the trip to the Victoria Ground, Stoke-on-Trent. Paton played at centre-forward. The match ended 1–1.

Paton made two appearances for Aston Villa early in the 1890–91 season, both at centre-forward. The Lancashire Evening Post of 11 October 1890 reported on the Aston Villa vs Everton match, played at Wellington Road on that day: "There were fully 12,000 spectators present, and a great enthusiasm was evinced. Paton re-appeared for the Villa, as did Albert Brown. Everton played their full strength team. At four o'clock Paton kicked off uphill for the Villa, and, with a grand, pretty run, nearly scored, the final shot shaving the post". The match ended 2–2, Paton scoring one of his side's goals. Paton's final appearance was on 18 October 1890; Villa travelled to the County Ground, Derby and lost a very high-scoring match 5–4.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Paton?

Scottish footballer (1871-?)

When was Daniel Paton born?

Daniel Paton was born on 3 December 1871 in Bonhill.

When did Daniel Paton die?

Daniel Paton died on 9 August 1957 in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

What was Daniel Paton's occupation?

Daniel Paton was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Daniel Paton?

Daniel Paton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Paton

· Wikidata: Q5218392

· DBpedia: Daniel Paton

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