John Burton

John Henry Burton (31 July 1885 – 22 April 1938) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham.

After a spell with Nelson, he joined Southern Football League side Cardiff City in 1911, captaining the side to the Second Division title in 1913. He was also the first Cardiff player to score in a South Wales derby. He later played for Southend United.

Career

Burton was born in South Bank, which was then in the North Riding of Yorkshire. A forward, he signed for Blackburn Rovers, and made his debut in the Football League with the club. He joined West Ham United for the 1908–09 season, in which he scored 3 goals in 19 games in all competitions, of which 15 were in the Southern League. he was unable to establish himself as a first-team player. In October 1910, Burton dropped back into non-league football with Nelson.

Burton joined Cardiff City in 1911, alongside his brother George, top scoring for the club as captain in the 1912–13 season as they finished in first place in the Second Division of the Southern Football League. He later played for Southend United. the footballer would have been 63.

Honours Cardiff City Southern Football League Second Division winner: 1912–13 Welsh Cup winner: 1912