1 - 3 v FC Halifax Town (H) 11/10/2025 Jack Diamond
Real Name: John James Diamond
Normal Position: Centre Forward
Born: 30/10/1910 (Middlesbrough)
Died: 08/07/1961 (Royton, Oldham)
Heritage Number: 615
Debut Match*: 26/08/1933 v Tranmere Rovers (Football League)
Last Match*: 03/11/1934 v Chesterfield (Football League)
* Qualifying Games
The only child of a referee father, Jack Diamond grew up in Hull. Though naturally right-footed, he was equally adept with either foot. Known for his exceptional heading ability, Diamond made a strong impression during his single Football League appearance for Hull City against Barrow, leading J.J. Commins to sign him for Shelbourne and later bring him to Southport.In the 1933–34 season, Diamond scored 20 goals, including a Christmas Day hat-trick against Rochdale in just 15 minutes. However, inconsistent team support often hampered his performances. He transferred to Barnsley for £1,500 after scoring 8 goals in 13 games during the 1934–35 season, though he made only four appearances for the Oakwell side. Nicknamed “Legs” Diamond after the American gangster, he rediscovered his scoring touch at Oldham Athletic, netting goals in 50 League games.After retiring, Diamond worked as a moulder in a foundry in Oldham.
Profile reproduced with Permission from:
The Sandgrounders: The Complete League History of Southport F. C., by Michael Braham and Geoff Wilde (Palatine Books, 1995). ISBN 978-1-874181-14-9
The player made an appearance in the following games:
| Date | Home Club | Away Club | Score | Goals | Competition | Round | Heritage Qualifying | Void |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/08/1933 | Tranmere Rovers | Southport | 5 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 29/08/1933 | Southport | Accrington Stanley (1891) | 1 - 1 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 23/09/1933 | Wrexham | Southport | 2 - 1 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 26/09/1933 | Accrington Stanley (1891) | Southport | 3 - 2 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 30/09/1933 | Southport | Doncaster Rovers | 0 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 07/10/1933 | Southport | Darlington | 3 - 2 | 2 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 11/10/1933 | Tranmere Rovers | Southport | 1 - 1 | 0 | Liverpool Senior Cup | No | No | |
| 04/11/1933 | Stockport County | Southport | 9 - 2 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 11/11/1933 | Southport | Halifax Town | 1 - 4 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 02/12/1933 | Rotherham United | Southport | 0 - 1 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 16/12/1933 | York City | Southport | 1 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 23/12/1933 | Southport | Chester | 3 - 1 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 25/12/1933 | Southport | Rochdale | 3 - 0 | 3 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 26/12/1933 | Rochdale | Southport | 3 - 3 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 30/12/1933 | Southport | Tranmere Rovers | 2 - 2 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 01/01/1934 | Southport | York City | 0 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 06/01/1934 | Barnsley | Southport | 3 - 2 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 13/01/1934 | Southport | New Brighton | 4 - 0 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 20/01/1934 | Southport | Mansfield Town | 3 - 3 | 2 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 27/01/1934 | Hartlepools United | Southport | 1 - 2 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 30/01/1934 | Southport | Chester | 1 - 1 | 0 | Third Division (North) Cup | 1 | Yes | No |
| 03/02/1934 | Southport | Wrexham | 1 - 1 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 06/02/1934 | Southport | Tranmere Rovers | 1 - 3 | 1 | Welsh Cup | 6 | Yes | No |
| 10/02/1934 | Doncaster Rovers | Southport | 3 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 14/02/1934 | Chester | Southport | 3 - 2 | 2 | Third Division (North) Cup | 1 Replay | Yes | No |
| 17/02/1934 | Darlington | Southport | 4 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 24/02/1934 | Southport | Gateshead (1930) | 1 - 1 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 03/03/1934 | Southport | Barrow | 1 - 3 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 10/03/1934 | Carlisle United | Southport | 0 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 17/03/1934 | Southport | Stockport County | 1 - 4 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 20/03/1934 | Southport | Walsall | 3 - 1 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 24/03/1934 | Halifax Town | Southport | 6 - 2 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 30/03/1934 | Chesterfield | Southport | 2 - 1 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 31/03/1934 | Southport | Crewe Alexandra | 1 - 1 | 1 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 02/04/1934 | Southport | Chesterfield | 0 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 07/04/1934 | New Brighton | Southport | 5 - 2 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 14/04/1934 | Southport | Rotherham United | 4 - 0 | 2 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 21/04/1934 | Walsall | Southport | 4 - 1 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
| 30/04/1934 | Southport | Cliftonville | 4 - 0 | 1 | Friendly | No | No | |
| 01/05/1934 | Southport | Shamrock Rovers | 1 - 0 | 1 | Friendly | No | No | |
| 02/05/1934 | Wigan Athletic | Southport | 1 - 3 | 2 | Friendly | No | No | |
| 05/05/1934 | Chester | Southport | 1 - 0 | 0 | Football League | D3N | Yes | No |
