Reg Barton

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playername = Reg Barton


fullname = Charles Reginald Barton
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1942|3|4
cityofbirth = Chester
countryofbirth = England
currentclub = Retired
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position = Goalkeeper
youthyears = 1957–1961
youthclubs = Chester
years = 1961–1965
1965–19??
clubs = Chester
Nantile Vale
Holyhead
Penmaenmawr
Connah's Quay Nomads
caps(goals) = 14 0 0(0)
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ntupdate = Reg Barton (born March 4 1942, Chester) is a former English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made 14 Football League appearances for his hometown club, Chester.

Playing Career

A lifelong Chester fan,'Player Memories, Chester City v Leyton Orient matchday programme, 29/4/95, p 15] Barton signed for the club in 1957 and progressed through the ranks to turn professional four years later. He made his first–team debut in a 3–2 home defeat to Doncaster Rovers on September 27 1961 in place of regular goalkeeper John Hardie. Over the following years his league opportunities were limited as he faced competition from Hardie, Frank Adams, Arthur Johnson and Dennis Reeves. [cite book | author=Chas Sumner | title=On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 | year=1997| pages= stats section | publisher=Yore Publications| id=ISBN 1-874427-52-6]

Barton enjoyed a rare run in goal for Chester late in the 1964–65 season, which included a 6–1 win over arch rivals Wrexham. But Barton later conceded five goals in successive league losses to Darlington and Crewe Alexandra and was released at the end of the season.

After leaving Chester, Barton played for Nantile Vale, Holyhead, Penmaenmawr and Connah's Quay Nomads. Away from football he worked for for companies including British Aerospace while living in Buckley and continued to watch Chester regularly.

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