Eric Regan (footballer)

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Eric Regan
Personal information
Full name Eric J. Regan
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1893–1894 Ardwick 21 (0)
1894–1895 Burslem Port Vale 5 (0)
Total26(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Eric J. Regan was a 19th-century footballer who played for Ardwick and Burslem Port Vale.

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Career

Regan played for Ardwick before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1894. [1] He made his debut in a 4–1 defeat at old club Ardwick (who had by then changed their name to Manchester City) on 8 September 1894. [1] He only managed a further four Second Division matches before his release from the Athletic Ground, which came at the end of the season. [1]

Career statistics

Source: [2]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeague FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ardwick 1893–94 Second Division 21010220
Burslem Port Vale 1894–95 Second Division500050
Total26010270

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 247. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Eric Regan at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)