William Capstick

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William Capstick
Personal information
Full name William Capstick
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1924–1928 South Kirkby
1928–? Frickley Colliery
?–1931 South Kirkby
1931–? Frickley Colliery
1932–1932 Barnsley
1932–1933 Mexborough Athletic
1933–1933 Sheffield Wednesday
1933–? South Kirkby
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Capstick was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for South Kirkby, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley

Playing career

Capstick began his football career with South Kirkby, [1] where he spent three seasons before joining Frickley Colliery in November 1928. [2] He returned to South Kirkby for a short period where he was given a trial by an unnamed Cheshire League club, before yet again switching to Frickley in March 1931. [3] In 1932 Capstick was signed by Barnsley, [4] but moved to Mexborough Athletic in the same season. [5] Next Capstick was plucked from Mexborough by Sheffield Wednesday but his time at the club was short, he returned to South Kirkby in February 1933. [6]

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References

  1. "South Kirkby Colliery (Almost) Complete History". Matthew Thomas. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  2. "Signing On". Sheffield Independent. 1 November 1928. p. 10.
  3. "Sports Snaps". Hull Daily Mail. 20 March 1931. p. 15.
  4. "Notts County V Barnsley". Star Green 'Un. 6 February 1932. p. 5.
  5. "Mexboro' Snap Points". Star Green 'Un. 29 October 1932. p. 5.
  6. "Capstick For South Kirkby". Sheffield Independent. 9 February 1933. p. 10.