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= John Jobson (Footballer) = John Jobson (born 8th August, 1903) was an English professional footballer from the North-East of England.

Playing career
Throughout his career, he played as centre-back. Born in Hebburn, South Tyneside, Jobson made his start in football at Washington Colliery. From there he moved to Plymouth Argyle (making only one appearance), before moving to Hartlepool United, then Stockport County. During his time at Stockport, Jobson twice came close to gaining promotion from the Third Division North, in the 1928-29 and 1929-30 seasons, but both times Stockport finished second, to Bradford City in the first instance and Port Vale in the second; only a point separated Bradford and Stockport, during a season in which Jobson made 39 appearances. In his later years, he moved to QPR and finished his career with Gateshead F.C.

Personal life
Jobson was related to another professional footballer, Norman Smith, who played over 400 games for Charlton Athletic. Jobson is survived by his daughter Isabel. Isabel's husband, Michael, played semi-professionally, as a youth player at Crystal Palace and Blyth Spartans, and also for a local Washington team. Michael and Isabel's grandson, James, plays as an amateur in the North East Combination League Division Three for Hadrian F.C.