Player Details

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

Season: 1934/1935 [Back to Player Stats]
The player made an appearance in the following games:

Date	Home Club	Away Club	Score	Goals	Competition	Round	Match Date	Heritage Qualifying	Void
25/08/1934	Stockport County	Southport	6 - 1	0	Football League	D3N	25/08/1934	Yes	No
28/08/1934	Southport	Doncaster Rovers	1 - 2	1	Football League	D3N	28/08/1934	Yes	No
01/09/1934	Southport	Gateshead (1930)	1 - 1	0	Football League	D3N	01/09/1934	Yes	No
03/09/1934	Doncaster Rovers	Southport	2 - 0	0	Football League	D3N	03/09/1934	Yes	No
08/09/1934	Accrington Stanley (1891)	Southport	1 - 1	0	Football League	D3N	08/09/1934	Yes	No
11/09/1934	Southport	Manchester City	3 - 4	1	Lancashire Senior Cup	1	11/09/1934	No	No
15/09/1934	Southport	Darlington	1 - 4	0	Football League	D3N	15/09/1934	Yes	No
22/09/1934	York City	Southport	3 - 1	0	Football League	D3N	22/09/1934	Yes	No
29/09/1934	Southport	New Brighton	2 - 1	1	Football League	D3N	29/09/1934	Yes	No
06/10/1934	Chester	Southport	0 - 2	2	Football League	D3N	06/10/1934	Yes	No
13/10/1934	Southport	Halifax Town	1 - 2	0	Football League	D3N	13/10/1934	Yes	No
20/10/1934	Rotherham United	Southport	4 - 2	1	Football League	D3N	20/10/1934	Yes	No
27/10/1934	Southport	Walsall	3 - 2	1	Football League	D3N	27/10/1934	Yes	No
03/11/1934	Chesterfield	Southport	3 - 3	2	Football League	D3N	03/11/1934	Yes	No