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Ian Cartwright signed for [[Football League First Division|First Division]] [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] as a youth trainee in 1980. He had to wait until his 18th birthday to make his first team debut, coming on as a substitute in a |
Ian Cartwright signed for [[Football League First Division|First Division]] [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] as a youth trainee in 1980. He had to wait until his 18th birthday to make his first team debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–4 defeat at [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]]. He made 9 appearances during the remainder of that season (scoring once) as the club won promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt. |
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He made 16 appearances during their doomed campaign of [[1983–84 in English football#First Division 2|1983/84]] which saw them relegated from the First Division, beginning a slide down the divisions amid financial problems. Cartwright remained at the club until 1986 when released by manager [[Sammy Chapman]], leaving him to play out his career in the non-league. |
He made 16 appearances during their doomed campaign of [[1983–84 in English football#First Division 2|1983/84]] which saw them relegated from the First Division, beginning a slide down the divisions amid financial problems. Cartwright remained at the club until 1986 when released by manager [[Sammy Chapman]], leaving him to play out his career in the non-league. |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 13 November 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Brierley Hill, England | ||
| Date of death | 7 December 2016 (aged 52) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1986 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 61 | (3) |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ian J. Cartwright (13 November 1964 – 7 December 2016) was an English footballer, who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]
Career
Ian Cartwright signed for First Division Wolverhampton Wanderers as a youth trainee in 1980. He had to wait until his 18th birthday to make his first team debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–4 defeat at Oldham Athletic. He made 9 appearances during the remainder of that season (scoring once) as the club won promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt.
He made 16 appearances during their doomed campaign of 1983/84 which saw them relegated from the First Division, beginning a slide down the divisions amid financial problems. Cartwright remained at the club until 1986 when released by manager Sammy Chapman, leaving him to play out his career in the non-league.
He died from renal and spinal cancer on 7 December 2016.[2][3]
References
- ^ Ian Cartwright, UK A–Z Transfers Database. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ http://mobile.wolves.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/tribute-a-cheerful-nature-and-a-beaming-smile-3458979.aspx[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Vital drug denied to footballer". Mirror. 27 January 2007.
- Matthews, Tony (2008). Wolverhampton Wanderers: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-632-3.