Jonathan Staley (1868–1917) was an
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footballer
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who played in
the Football League
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for
Derby County
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. A
full-back, he made his League debut at
Stoke
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in September 1891, but after his first season, only appeared sporadically until
1898-99, when he secured a place in the team and appeared in the
1899 FA Cup final, which Derby lost 4-1 to
Sheffield United
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. In summer 1901, he joined non-League club
Ripley Athletic, before retiring.
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1868 births
1917 deaths
English men's footballers
Derby County F.C. players
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People from Newhall, Derbyshire
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English baseball players
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