| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Lightening | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 2001 | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1955 | Durban Railways | ||
| 1956 | Queen's Park AFC | ||
| 1956–1958 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | (0) |
| 1958–1962 | Coventry City | 150 | (0) |
| 1962–1963 | Middlesbrough | 15 | (0) |
| 1963–1968 | Durban United | 123 | (0) |
| 1969–1972 | Stella | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Arthur Lightening (1 August 1936 - 2001) was a South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Coventry City, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest.[1]
Early life
Lightening was born in Durban, South Africa on 1 August 1936. He went to Mansfield High School.
Career
Lightening played for Nottingham Forest until 1958, when he signed for Coventry City. He made his debut against Hartlepool United on 13 December of that year and went on to make over one hundred and fifty appearances for the club. He later played for Middlesbrough.[2]
References
- ↑ "Remembering keeper Arthur Lightening". 15 October 2010.
- ↑ "CCFPA Player Search".
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