Career
Bannister came through the junior teams at Bolton Wanderers and made his debut in the 1955-1956 season. Lincoln City signed him in 1961 in what proved an unsuccessful attempt to avoid relegation from the Second Division. He also played league football for Hartlepools United and Rochdale before moving into non-league with Fleetwood.
He went on to become chairman of Blackpool Rangers Juniors F.C.
