About Hugh Bolton
Born 1879. Hugh Bolton was an association football player.
Hugh Bolton (15 November 1879 - 28 February 1951) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as an inside right for Port Glasgow Athletic, Newcastle United, Everton, Bradford (Park Avenue), Morton, Glentoran and Johnstone.
He had moved from hometown team Port Glasgow to English football with Newcastle in 1905, but only played one Football League match for the Magpies before moving to Everton in January 1906. Not only was his debut for his new club against his former employers, but he faced them again four months later in the 1906 FA Cup Final, which Everton won 1–0. He lost his place in the team to fellow Scot George Wilson for much of the following season but was re-instated when Wilson became involved in a dispute over his contract, and it was Bolton who played in the 1907 FA Cup Final, this time resulting in a defeat to The Wednesday. he spent time in Ireland with Glentoran while on the 'open to transfer' list, then finished his career with Johnstone.
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Who was Hugh Bolton?
Scottish footballer
When was Hugh Bolton born?
Hugh Bolton was born on 15 November 1879 in Port Glasgow.
What was Hugh Bolton's occupation?
Hugh Bolton was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Bolton (footballer)
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