Dennis Izon

Dennis George Izon was an English footballer who played for Port Vale, Hyde [United F.C.|Hyde United] and Stafford Rangers.

Career

Port Vale

Izon played for Rugeley and Colwich before joining Port Vale as an amateur in November 1928. He signed as a professional the next month and made his debut in a 1–0 win over Tranmere Rovers at the Old [Recreation Ground] on 21 December 1929, taking the place of Clarence Spencer. He was used largely as a back-up player, making four appearances as the "Valiants" won the Football [League Third Division North|Third Division North] in 1929–30. He played just once in 1930–31, as Vale recorded their highest ever league finish in the Second Division. He featured 12 times in the 1931–32 season, but was then released.

Hyde United

Izon joined Cheshire County League club Hyde United. He scored his first goal in senior football on 1 October 1932 in a 2–1 win over Crewe Alexandra Reserves. He was part of the 1934 Cheshire League Cup final winning team over Stockport County Reserves on 1 May 1934. During six years at Ewen Fields he scored 18 goals in 244 league and cup appearances. He later played for Stafford Rangers.

Honours

Hyde United

Cheshire League Cup: 1934