John Payne

John Frederick Payne (3 January 1906 – 1981) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside left in the Football League for Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Millwall, West Ham United and Manchester City.

Playing career

Early years An outside left, Payne began his career in non-League football, playing for Botwell Mission, Lyons Athletic and hometown club Southall. Payne got his big break when he signed for First Division club West Ham United in 1926,

Brentford Payne dropped down to the Third Division South to sign for Brentford in 1929. Payne began the 1930–31 season as a first choice on the wing, but he fell out of favour and was dropped to the reserves, before leaving in January 1931.

Later career Payne's made his final Football League appearances with Third Division South clubs Brighton & Hove Albion and Millwall. First Division 2 1 0 0 2 1 1933–34 Third Division South 7 0 0 0 7 0

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