About John Arnott
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). John Arnott was a British association football player.
John Henry Arnott (6 September 1932 − 31 March 2017) was an English professional footballer. His clubs included West Ham United, Shrewsbury Town, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Gillingham, where he made 186 Football League appearances.
Career Born in Sydenham, Arnott began his career as an amateur for West Ham United and played for them from 1954 to 1955. He had one season with Shrewsbury Town before joining Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1956, where he spent six seasons and made 176 league appearances before being transferred to Gillingham in August 1962.
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Who was John Arnott?
English footballer (1932-2017)
When was John Arnott born?
John Arnott was born on 6 September 1932 in Sydenham.
When did John Arnott die?
John Arnott died on 31 March 2017.
What was John Arnott's occupation?
John Arnott was an association football player.
What nationality was John Arnott?
John Arnott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Arnott (English footballer)
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