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References
- Dykes, Garth (2009). Nelson FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 51. ISBN 978-1-905891-29-0.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 164. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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