Mervyn William Cawston (born 4 February 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Active in both England and the United States, Cawston made over 300 career appearances.
Career Born in Diss, Cawston played for Norwich City, Southend United, Chicago Sting, Newport County, Gillingham, Stoke City, Chelmsford City, Barking, Woodford Town, Maidstone United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Redbridge Forest.
He played one game for St Albans City in 1999 at the age of 46, in the FA Trophy.
He also played for England Schools.
Career statistics Source:
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorwich City1970–71Second Division40000000401971–72Second Division00000000001972–73First Division00000010101973–74First Division0000002020Total4000003070Southend United (loan)1974–75Third Division100000000100Chicago Sting (loan)1975NASL180———180Newport County (loan)1975–76Fourth Division4000000040Chicago Sting (loan)1976NASL230———230Gillingham1976–77Third Division190101000210Chicago Sting1977NASL260———2601978NASL230———230Total490———490Southend United1978–79Third Division3905000004401979–80Third Division4203070005201980–81Fourth Division4601020004901981–82Third Division1900010302301982–83Third Division3203010203801983–84Third Division110002000130Total1890120130502190Stoke City1983–84First Division0000000000Southend United1984–85Fourth Division90200020130Brighton & Hove Albion1988–89Second Division0000000000Career total32501501401003640
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