Harold Barton

Harold Barton (3 August 1910 – 1969) was an English footballer who played as forward. Born in Leigh, Lancashire, he played for Liverpool, for whom he made over 100 appearances, and Sheffield United, for whom he played over 200 times.

Playing career

Liverpool Barton was an amateur at Whitegate Juniors before he was signed by George Patterson for Liverpool in November 1928. He didn't make his debut for the Reds however, until 9 October 1929 in a 1st Division match at Anfield against Blackburn in a 1–1 draw. Despite this he was often criticised for being inconsistent and sulking if he felt the opposition were not playing in the spirit of the game.

Personal life Barton didn't return to playing professionally after World War II. Instead, he became a publican in Sheffield, where he died in the summer of 1969. Football League Second Division runner-up: 1938–39