Birthdate: 1874-06-29 in Atcham (Died: 1933-12-04 in Birmingham) Position: Goalkeeper Playing for Villa: October 1897 - July 1911 Previous clubs: Woolwich Ramblers, Army football (Royal Artillery), Trowbridge Town (when on leave) Signed: £50 - From the Army Sold: - To Birmingham as player/trainer League: 360 matches Cup: 40 matches Sheriff of London's Charity Shield: 3 matches International: England A (1902, 3 caps), England Trials (1902, 2 apps) More info: "One of the greatest - if not the greatest - goalkeeper in the history of the club. For many seasons was at the top of his form, after a superb opening display against WBA. Quick on his feet, splendid reach, full of resource, punches the ball with great power, fields well, and a grand kick. A rare good man on a side, and an ornament to the game." The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906 He played in the 1898-99 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa drew 0-0 with Queen's Park (Glasgow). He played in the 1899-1900 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa lost 1-2 to Corinthians. He played in the 1900-01 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa won 1-0 against Corinthians.
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