Norman Hobson

Norman Hobson (born 22 August 1933) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back for Shrewsbury Town. Norman signed from Oswestry Town in October 1954 and spent 8 seasons at Shrewsbury, making 212 league appearances scoring 5 goals^[1] along with 10 FA Cup appearances, 2 league cup appearances with 1 goal. He moved to the Telford-based Sankey's Football Club in January 1962. In 1958/59 season he won promotion with Shrewsbury Town to 3rd tier of English football and played under legendary Town player manager Arthur Rowley. His last appearance for Shrewsbury was on 7 January 1962 in a 1–1 away draw at Aldershot in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. He also played a part in the Shrewsbury team that got to the League Cup semi final that same year.^[2] Hobson captained Colwyun Bay to the Welsh League (North) title in 1965.

Norman Hobson

Personal information
Date of birth	(1933-08-22)22 August 1933
Place of birth	Shrewsbury, England
Position(s)	Right-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Oswestry Town
1954–1962	Shrewsbury Town	212	(5)
	Sankeys
	Colwyn Bay
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

with Shrewsbury Town

• Football League Fourth Division promotion 1958–59