John Bennett

John Bennett (born 21 March 1946) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He made 76 Football League appearances.

Playing career Bennett began his career with hometown club Liverpool, who he served his apprenticeship with before signing professional forms in April 1963. However, he failed to make a league appearance over the next three years and left for Division Four side Chester in June 1966. This was as part of a triple transfer deal that also saw Alan Hignett and John Sealey move from Anfield to Sealand Road for free. Bennett made 36 league appearances in 1966–67, initially playing in the number six shirt before becoming the club's regular full-back later in the campaign.

The following two seasons saw him make 23 and 13 appearances respectively. He failed to score any league goals for the club but did score twice in a Welsh Cup victory over Brymbo Steelworks in the 1967–68 Welsh Cup quarter-finals.

Honours

Macclesfield Town FA Trophy winners: 1969–70 Northern Premier League champions: 1969–70