John James "Jack" Goossens

Twice Mayor of Sutton and Cheam

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of a unique role in the club’s history. He was one of the group of men who met in the Robin Hood Hotel on March 5th 1898 to form Sutton United FC from the amalgamation of Sutton Association and Sutton Guild Rovers. He captained the third eleven before moving onto the club’s committee and then serving as Club President, celebrating his own 100th birthday in office." Hall of Fame. Sutton United FC.

↑ "JACK GOOSSENS. Founded Sutton Labour Party and was the first Labour councillor on Sutton Urban District Council in 1919, serving as a councillor and as an alderman until 1953"