John Challinor (5 August 1916 – 1981) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City. Career Challinor was born in Middlewich and played for Witton Albion before joining Stoke City in 1937. He became a regular in the 1937–38 season due to injury to Charlie Scrimshaw, playing in 34 matches. He managed to make a modest 12 in the following campaign and left for Irish club Linfield. He did well with the Belfast club, and later managed the club for a few years. Career statistics References English footballers Stoke City F.C. players Linfield F.C. players English Football League players English football managers Linfield F.C. managers 1916 births 1981 deaths Witton Albion F.C. players People from Middlewich Association football fullbacks