Lynton Stott
FullnameLynton John Stott
Birth date9 May 1971 (age 55)
Birth placeNewton-le-Willows, England
Club 1Sheffield Eagles
Year1start1993
Year1end98
Appearances 1103
Tries 140
Goals 111
Fieldgoals 11
Points 1183
Club 2Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Year2start1999
Appearances 223
Tries 25
Goals 26
Fieldgoals 21
Points 233
Club 3Doncaster
Year3start2000
Year3end01
Appearances 340
Tries 323
Goals 324
Fieldgoals 31
Points 3141
Club 4Workington Town
Year4start2001
Appearances 417
Tries 47
Goals 40
Fieldgoals 42
Points 430
Club 5Hull Kingston Rovers
Year5start2002
Year5end04
Appearances 573
Tries 526
Goals 5136
Fieldgoals 55
Points 5381
Club 6Sheffield Eagles
Year6start2005
Appearances 614
Tries 60
Goals 61
Fieldgoals 60
Points 62
Newyes
Retiredyes
Source[1][2]

Lynton John Stott (born 9 May 1971) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for both the original, and the present incarnation of the Sheffield Eagles. He also played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Doncaster, Workington Town and Hull Kingston Rovers. He played as a or .[3]

Background

Stott was born in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, Merseyside, England.

Club career

Lynton Stott was an unused substitute in Sheffield Eagles' 17–8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1998.[4] He was released at the end of the season.[5]

Post-playing career

After retiring as a player, Stott worked for several years on the backroom staff at Bradford Bulls.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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  3. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
  4. ^ Hadfield, Dave (20 June 1998). "Stott's Sheffield steal". The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. ^ Hadfield, Dave (27 November 1998). "Sheffield break up Wembley squad". The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Bulls lottery is key to finding local talent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Team behind the team so crucial". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 7 May 2024.