John Ponsonby (1874 – 1962) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.
Career Ponsonby was born in Dumbarton, Scotland to Irish parentsShamrock on Blue, Scots Football Worldwide and moved over to Belfast where he played for Distillery. He joined Stoke in 1897 and played five matches during the 1897–98 season before returning to Distillery. He won the Irish League four times (1895–96, 1898–99, 1900–01, 1902–03) across his two spells, and lifted the Irish Cup in 1896.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke1897–98First Division500050Career total500050
International Source:
National teamYearAppsGoalsIreland189520189630189730189910Total90
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