John Simpson "Johnny" Dowson (18 September 1926 – 1989) was an English footballer who scored 11 goals from 65 appearances in the Football League playing on the wing for Darlington in the 1950s. He was on the books of Manchester City, but never played for them in the League, scored 39 goals from 68 appearances in the Midland League for Peterborough United, and also played non-league football for Ashington. References 1926 births 1989 deaths Sportspeople from Ashington Footballers from Northumberland English footballers Association football wingers Manchester City F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Ashington A.F.C. players Midland Football League players English Football League players Date of death missing Place of death missing