R. H. Capener

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R. H. Capener
Personal information
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1898–1899 Burslem Port Vale 1 (0)
Total1(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

R. H. Capener was a footballer who played one game as a forward for Burslem Port Vale in 1898.

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Career

Capener joined Burslem Port Vale on a trial basis in August 1898. His Second Division debut came at inside-right in a 2–0 loss to Leicester Fosse at the Athletic Ground on 12 November. This proved to be his only appearance, and he was released, most probably at the end of the season. [1]

Capener also played for Aston Villa at some point before joining Burslem Port Vale. [2]

Career statistics

Source: [3]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale 1898–99 Second Division 10000010
Total10000010

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 52. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. "Burslem Port Vale Final Practice". Evening Sentinel. 30 August 1898. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. R. H. Capener at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)