1986
Full name
John David BAMBER
Date of birth
February 1st, 1959 - Whiston
First joined
November 22nd, 1985 [loan]
First team debut
November 23rd, 1985 vs. Mansfield Town (Home)
Last match played
May 7th, 1988 vs. Aston Villa (Home)
John David BAMBER
Date of birth
February 1st, 1959 - Whiston
First joined
November 22nd, 1985 [loan]
First team debut
November 23rd, 1985 vs. Mansfield Town (Home)
Last match played
May 7th, 1988 vs. Aston Villa (Home)
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Positions
AML
AMR
CF
AML
AMR
CF
International eligibility
ENGLAND
No international caps.
ENGLANDNo international caps.
Lanky well-travelled striker who scored 31 goals in 108 league appearances (including playoffs) for the Town, after signing for £15,000 from Portsmouth in 1986.
Conned many a referee into giving a penalty to the Town with his diving antics in the box!
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | POST-SEASON | FA CUP | EFL CUP | OTHER | TOTAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1987/88 | 41 | 13 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | - | 55 | 18 |
| 1986/87 | 39 (+3) | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 55 (+3) | 21 |
| 1985/86 | 23 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 24 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 103 (+3) | 31 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 134 (+3) | 47 |
Reserve and Youth Team Appearances
Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Liverpool
Liverpool |
(youth) |
Altrincham
Altrincham |
(trial) |
Winsford United
Winsford United |
|
St. Helens Town
St. Helens Town |
|
Millwall
Millwall |
(trial) |
Port Vale
Port Vale |
(trial) |
Blackpool
Blackpool |
September 1979 |
Coventry City
Coventry City |
June 1983 |
Walsall
Walsall |
March 1984 |
Portsmouth
Portsmouth |
December 1984 |
Trelleborgs FF
Trelleborg |
March 1985 (loan) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
November 22nd, 1985 (loan) |
|
Swindon Town
Swindon |
March 10th, 1986 (transferred in , £15,000 ); transferred out (June 28th, 1988) |
Watford
Watford |
June 28th, 1988 (transferred in, fee set by tribunal , £105,000 ) |
Stoke City
Stoke City |
December 1988 |
Hull City
Hull City |
February 1990 |
Blackpool
Blackpool |
November 1990 |