Lynton Stott
{{short description|English rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
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|fullname = Lynton John Stott
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|05|09|df=y}}
|birth_place = Newton-le-Willows, England
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|position = {{rlp|FB|WG|CE}}
|club1 = Sheffield Eagles
|year1start = 1993
|year1end = 98
|appearances1 = 103
|tries1 = 40
|goals1 = 11
|fieldgoals1 = 1
|points1 = 183
|club2 = {{nowrap|Wakefield Trinity Wildcats}}
|year2start = 1999
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|appearances2 = 23
|tries2 = 5
|goals2 = 6
|fieldgoals2 = 1
|points2 = 33
|club3 = Doncaster
|year3start = 2000
|year3end = 01
|appearances3 = 40
|tries3 = 23
|goals3 = 24
|fieldgoals3 = 1
|points3 = 141
|club4 = Workington Town
|year4start = 2001
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|appearances4 = 17
|tries4 = 7
|goals4 = 0
|fieldgoals4 = 2
|points4 = 30
|club5 = Hull Kingston Rovers
|year5start = 2002
|year5end = 04
|appearances5 = 73
|tries5 = 26
|goals5 = 136
|fieldgoals5 = 5
|points5 = 381
|club6 = Sheffield Eagles
|year6start = 2005
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|goals6 = 1
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|points6 = 2
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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 {{rlp|fb|WG}} or {{rlp|ce}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Lynton-Stott/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=2010-12-31|accessdate=2011-01-01}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Hadfield |first1=Dave |title=Stott's Sheffield steal |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/stott-s-sheffield-steal-1166522.html |website=The Independent |access-date=7 May 2024 |date=20 June 1998}} He was released at the end of the season.{{cite web |last1=Hadfield |first1=Dave |title=Sheffield break up Wembley squad |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-sheffield-break-up-wembley-squad-1187659.html |website=The Independent |access-date=7 May 2024 |date=27 November 1998}}
Post-playing career
After retiring as a player, Stott worked for several years on the backroom staff at Bradford Bulls.{{cite web |title=Bulls lottery is key to finding local talent |url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/1620701.bulls-lottery-is-key-to-finding-local-talent/ |website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus |access-date=7 May 2024 |date=15 August 2007}}{{cite web |title=Team behind the team so crucial |url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/4030432.team-behind-the-team-so-crucial/ |website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus |access-date=7 May 2024 |date=7 January 2009}}
References
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External links
- (archived by archive.is) [https://archive.today/20070804161455/http://www2.hunterlink.net.au/~maajjs/res/aus1994.htm Australian Tour Of Europe 1994 Details]
- [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_/ai_n9638810 Tuigamala puts Eagles to flight]
- [http://rugby-league-world.com/1997/Results/StonesSL/Sheffield.html Super League: Sheffield Eagles 1997]
- [http://rugby-league-world.com/1998/Results/Europe/Sheffield.html Super League: Sheffield Eagles 1998]
- [http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/99/09/12/RUGBYL_Wakefield_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=wigan&HEADER=WIGAN&YEAR=1999 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 24 Wigan Warriors 60]
- [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-teambyteam-guide-to-super-league-1078496.html 1999 RUGBY LEAGUE: TEAM-BY-TEAM GUIDE TO SUPER LEAGUE]
- [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/weston-proves-too-clever-for-st-gaudens-727932.html Weston proves too clever for St Gaudens]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
- [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/3001414/St-Helens-settle-Trindall-case-and-challenge-Leicester-to-a-match.html St Helens settle Trindall case and challenge Leicester to a match]
- [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/3018851/Baldwins-lead-in-Leigh-rout.html Baldwin's lead in Leigh rout]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/3125584.stm Rovers reached next week's major semi-final with a dramatic 30-26 victory over Rochdale at Spotland]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/3089322.stm Hull KR shock Salford]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20081201103900/http://www.rochdalehornets.com/cgi-bin/story4/20030509225049.shtml Hull KR V Batley Bulldogs]
- (archived by archive.is) [https://archive.today/20121216123638/http://www.rochdalehornets.com/cgi-bin/story4/20040603142012.shtml Doncaster Dragons V Hull KR]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20100330042210/http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/history.htm Sheffield Eagles Club History]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071012215505/http://bradfordbulls.co.uk/bb_news_full.asp?newsid=3205 Bulls Fans Urged To Help Find The Next Sam Burgess]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172040/http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/bb_news_full.asp?newsid=3258 Season Ticket Holder Scoops £2,000]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20070306051322/http://www.newtonstorm.co.uk/May%20newsletter.doc Super League Trophy]
- (archived by archive.is) [https://archive.today/20130421051339/http://www.newtonstorm.co.uk/LightningFixtures.htm Lightning Presentation Event]
{{Sheffield Eagles - 1998 Challenge Cup Final winners}}
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Category:Doncaster R.L.F.C. players
Category:English rugby league players
Category:Hull Kingston Rovers players
Category:Sportspeople from Newton-le-Willows
Category:Rugby league players from Merseyside
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Category:Rugby league players from St Helens, Merseyside
Category:Sheffield Eagles (1984) players
Category:20th-century English sportsmen
Category:Sheffield Eagles players