John Stone

John George Stone (born 3 March 1953) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for South Bank, Middlesbrough, York City, Darlington, Grimsby Town and Rotherham United.

Career Stone was born in Carlin How, North Riding of Yorkshire. He finished the season with 34 appearances and five goals for York in all competitions. An injury sustained in York's 1–0 defeat away to Sunderland on 14 September 1974 resulted in him missing the rest of 1974–75, which he finished with six appearances in all competitions.

Having again been restricted to six appearances in all competitions for York in 1975–76, Stone signed for Fourth Division club Darlington in July 1976. He moved to Darlington in search of a fresh start, which he achieved with great success, making 120 league appearances and scoring 14 goals for the club.

Style of play Stone was a "polished" right back who was noted for his retention of the ball.

Honours York City Football League Third Division third-place promotion: 1973–74

Grimsby Town Football League Third Division champions: 1979–80