William Grundy (footballer, fl. 1906–1911)

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William Grundy
Personal information
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1906–1908 Blackpool 63 (26)
1908 Bolton Wanderers 2 (0)
1909 Northern Nomads
1909–1911 Huddersfield Town 1 (0)
1911 Blackpool 0 (0)
Northern Nomads
Total66+(26+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William A. Grundy was a footballer in the early 20th century.

Playing career

Grundy started his career with Blackpool in 1906. Two years later and he had scored 26 goals in 63 games for the club, including being top scorer in the League, with eight goals, in 1906–07.

After spells with Bolton Wanderers and Northern Nomads he joined Huddersfield Town in 1909, where he stayed for two years. [1] On 23 April 1910 he guested for Port Vale in their vital Potteries derby encounter with Stoke City Reserves. Grundy scored twice but the match was abandoned due to a pitch invasion. He agreed to assist the club 'in times of need', these times never came however and returned to Huddersfield. After leaving the Terriers, he had a short spell back at Blackpool before he finished his career with a second spell at Northern Nomads. [2]

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References

Specific
  1. ↑ 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History
  2. ↑ Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 121. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
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