Bonson, Joe

Full Name: Joseph Bonson.

Position: Centre-forward.
Born: Barnsley, 9 June 1936; Died: Wolverhampton, 29 November 1991.

Senior Debut: Sunderland (a) First Division, 1 January 1957.

Career

Wath Wanderers Aug 51, Wolves professional Jly 53, Cardiff City Nov 57, Scunthorpe United Jne 60, Doncaster Rovers Feb 62, Newport County Jne 62, Brentford Jne 64, Lincoln City Jan 66.

Highlights

Brentford: Third Division relegated 1964/65.
Cardiff City: Second Division promoted [runners-up] 1959/60; Welsh Cup winner 1959.
Lincoln City: Lincoln Cup joint winner 1966; Hat-trick v Southport (H) 8/4/66.
Newport County: Hat-trick v Aldershot (h) FLC 26/9/62, v Exeter City (h) 17/11/62, v Southport (h) 11/4/64; Top Scorer 1962/63, 1963/64.
Scunthorpe United: Hat-trick v Blackpool (h) FAC 7/1/61.

Stats

Appearances: 349.
Goals: 152.

First Team Record