| Fullname | Stanley Bennion[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 9 February 1938 |
| Birth place | Blacon, Chester, England |
| Death date | 5 August 2013 (aged 75)[1] |
| Death place | Llay, Wrexham,[1] Wales |
| Position | Winger |
| Youthyears 1 | 1955–1959 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Wrexham |
| Years 1 | 1959–1963 |
| Clubs 1 | Wrexham |
| Caps 1 | 54 |
| Goals 1 | 18 |
| Years 2 | 1963–1965 |
| Clubs 2 | Chester |
| Caps 2 | 20 |
| Goals 2 | 3 |
| Years 3 | 1965–1970 |
| Clubs 3 | New Brighton |
| Years 4 | 1970–1974 |
| Clubs 4 | Rhyl |
Stanley Bennion (9 February 1938 – 5 August 2013) was an English professional footballer. He played in the Football League as a winger for Wrexham and Chester.
Playing career
Bennion progressed through Wrexham's youth setup and signed as a part-time professional with the club in September 1959.[2] He went on to make more than 50 league appearances over the next four years but his opportunities became limited after the signing of Arfon Griffiths in 1962.[2] The following season saw him agree to join Halifax Town, but the move collapsed and Stan joined Chester in time for the 1963–64 season as part of a swap deal with Bill Myerscough.[3]
He made 20 league appearances in his first season with Chester but did not make any more the following season, although he did play in a Welsh Cup tie at Wrexham.[4] He also scored both goals when captain of the Chester side that beat Tranmere Rovers 2–0 to win the Cheshire Bowl.[5]
Bennion then dropped into non-league football, playing for New Brighton until 1970 and then spending four years with Rhyl.[2] He continued to play local football in the Chester area into the 1990s.[6] Outside football he has been employed by Cheshire County Council.[2]
Bibliography
- Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.