William Rhodes (footballer)

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William Rhodes
Personal information
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1893–1896 Burslem Port Vale 1 (0)
Total1(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

William T. Rhodes was a footballer who played one game at full-back for Burslem Port Vale in March 1894.

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Career

Rhodes joined Burslem Port Vale in July 1893. [1] He would have made his debut at Lincoln City on 24 February, but failed to turn up after missing his train. [1] Instead, he made his first start in a 6–4 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Athletic Ground on 5 March in the Staffordshire Senior Cup second round. [1] He played one Second Division match before being released, probably in 1896. [1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [2]
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale 1893–94 Second Division 10001010
1894–95 Second Division00000000
1895–96 Second Division00000000
Total10001010

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 248. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. William Rhodes at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)