| Fullname | Sidney Albert Normanton |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 20 August 1926 |
| Birth place | Barnsley, England |
| Death date | 1995 (aged 68–69) |
| Death place | Barnsley, England |
| Position | Wing-half |
| Youthclubs 1 | Barnsley Main Colliery Welfare |
| Years 1 | 1947–1954 |
| Caps 1 | 123 |
| Goals 1 | 2 |
| Clubs 1 | Barnsley |
| Years 2 | 1954–1955 |
| Caps 2 | 13 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Clubs 2 | Halifax Town |
| Years 3 | 1955– |
| Clubs 3 | Grimethorpe Athletic |
Sidney Albert Normanton (20 August 1926 – 1995), known as Skinner Normanton, was an English coal miner and part-time footballer who played for Barnsley and Halifax Town of the English Football League.[1][2]
Throughout his career, Normanton gained a reputation for a highly aggressive and physically uncompromising style of play, earning him a "hard man" image on and off the field.[3] A heavy tackle contested with Alex Forbes in 1952 left Normanton with torn knee ligaments, which hastened the end of his Football League career.[4]
Normanton was brought to wider notice in the writings of Michael Parkinson.[3]
References
- ^ "Normanton: Sidney Albert (Sid/Skinner)". Leeds United History. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Skinner Normanton :: Joey Barton, take a look". Blipfoto. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Hackett, Robin (11 November 2010). "First XI: Hardmen". ESPN. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Football: The Legend of Skinner". Daily Mirror. 28 April 1997. Retrieved 10 April 2021.