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- ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 127. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ↑ "English National Football Archive" . Retrieved 18 December 2017. (registration & fee required)
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