John Sanderson (17 July 1920 â 2003) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.
Sanderson joined Port Vale from Newcastle United in June 1938. He made his debut in the 1938âÂÂ39 season, and played the first two matches of the cancelled 1939âÂÂ40 season, before war broke out. He returned to the Old Recreation Ground in March 1945 but failed to gain a regular spot and was given a free transfer in May 1946.