Brian Jackson (footballer)
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Brian Jackson (born April 1, 1933) was a professional footballer during the 1950s.
[edit] Life and playing career
Born Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, Jackson began his career as an amateur with Arsenal, and after a short spell with Leyton Orient he joined Liverpool when manager Don Welsh paid £6500 and part-exchanged Don Woan to bring the 18 year-old to the club in November 1951. He made his debut on the 10 November '51 at Anfield in a league match against Bolton Wanderers, Jackson's first goal for the club in the 61st minute was enough for the Reds to get a point from a 1-1 draw.
Brian never really established himself in the Liverpool side but was always there or there abouts making 15 appearances followed by 5 in 1935/54, the following campaign produced Jackson's best return when he appeared in 28 matches scoring 4 times. Jackson's appearances kept on a steady level with 26, 15 and 24 being the totals for the next 3 seasons
His stay at Liverpool lasted for six and a half years and he managed 133 senior appearances, mostly in his preferred outside right position, but where he never really established himself as a first team regular a move was always going to be a likely event. It came in the July of 1958 when he joined Port Vale where he made over 150 appearances. He also went on to have spells with Peterborough United, Lincoln City and Burton Albion.
[edit] Career details
- Liverpool F.C (1951 - 1958) - 133 appearances, 11 goals
