John Francis Meaney (19 November 1919 – 13 January 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half or inside forward for Crewe Alexandra in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
After his active service, he was expected to join either Port Vale or Stoke City.
He joined Crewe on 1 March 1947 from non-league north Staffordshire side Ravensdale, and played as a wing half or inside forward,[1] before converting to a left half.
[3] During his time at Crewe, Meaney scored 38 goals (including a brace against Plymouth Argyle on 9 December 1950).
[5] After his football career, Meaney was a publican in the Potteries, running the Masons Arms in Tunstall and later the Bell and Bear in Shelton.