Heckmondwike F.C.

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Heckmondwike F.C. was an English football club.

History

The club joined the Midland League in 1914 but endured a disastrous campaign, conceding 169 goals, before being expelled from the competition for a failure to fulfil fixtures. [1]

Contents

They also competed in the FA Cup from 1904 to 1914, reaching the 4th Qualifying Round in 1914. [2]

Former players

1. Players that have played/managed in the Football League or any foreign equivalent to this level (i.e. fully professional league).

2. Players with full international caps.

3. Players that hold a club record or have captained the club.

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References

  1. "Heckmondwike". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. "Heckmondwike". Wildstat. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  3. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 19. ISBN   978-1905891610.