Batten, Jock
Birth Date
28th May 1900
Birthplace
Galston, Ayrshire
Occupation
Inside-Forward
Biographical Text
John 'Jock' Batten played for Exeter City between 1923 and 1924. He joined the club from Bradford Park Avenue and later played for Kidderminster Harriers.
A native of Galston, near Kilmarnock, he joined Bradford Park Avenue in 1920 where he went on to score five goals in 33 league matches.
He joined Exeter City on a free transfer in the summer of 1923 and made his Grecians debut in a 3-1 defeat at Newport County on the opening day of the season on 25 August. His only goal for City came two matches later when he was on target in the return meeting with Newport as Exeter won 5-0.
After a promising start to his St James’ Park career 'Jock' lost his place in the side and, by the end of the season, was allowed to move on signing for Kidderminster Harriers. He later appeared for Castleford Town and Poole.
A native of Galston, near Kilmarnock, he joined Bradford Park Avenue in 1920 where he went on to score five goals in 33 league matches.
He joined Exeter City on a free transfer in the summer of 1923 and made his Grecians debut in a 3-1 defeat at Newport County on the opening day of the season on 25 August. His only goal for City came two matches later when he was on target in the return meeting with Newport as Exeter won 5-0.
After a promising start to his St James’ Park career 'Jock' lost his place in the side and, by the end of the season, was allowed to move on signing for Kidderminster Harriers. He later appeared for Castleford Town and Poole.
Appearances
9
Goals
1
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