About Mel Lintern
Born 1950. Mel Lintern is a British association football player.
Melvin Lintern (born 17 May 1950) is an English former footballer who played one game at inside-forward for Port Vale in May 1967. After a non-playing spell with Carlisle United, he later played non-League football for Stafford Rangers and Hanley Town.
Career Lintern graduated through Port Vale juniors to make a substitute appearance for the first-team in a 2–0 defeat by Brentford at Griffin Park on 13 May 1967, the last day of the Fourth Division campaign. He signed professional forms at Vale Park under Stanley Matthews in March 1968, but was given a free transfer two months later. Lintern later had spells with Carlisle United (without appearing for the first-team), Stafford Rangers (Northern Premier League) and Hanley Town.
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Who is Mel Lintern?
British footballer (born 1950)
When was Mel Lintern born?
Mel Lintern was born on 17 May 1950 in Seaton Delaval.
What is Mel Lintern's occupation?
Mel Lintern is an association football player.
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Mel Lintern is British.
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