Showing posts with label England. Show all posts
Showing posts with label England. Show all posts
31.10.18
Woodward vs Scotland
Vivian Woodward played 23 'full' internationals for England, scoring 28 goals.
This match, played on April 4th, 1903 was his third. Woodward put England ahead in the 10th minute, scoring from close range following a corner.
Scotland won thanks to second half goals from Finlay Speedie and Bobby Walker scored within the space of 2 minutes.
6.10.18
Sam Wadsworth
Always play fair; be always ready to congratulate your conqueror and you’ll never be sorry for it. I’ve always played fair and tried to play fair.
Sam Wadsworth survived the 1914-18 war but suffered from 'Shell Shock' .
Released by Blackburn Rovers on his return from Military Service he joined Huddersfield Town, with whom he won 3 League Championships and an FA Cup. He also represented England 9 times (4 as captain).
He later enjoyed success as a manager in The Netherlands.
8.10.17
England: Clubs with most internationals 1872-1937
Up to the summer of 1937 England played 211 international matches featuring 639 players.
The leading clubs in terms of providing England internationals were:
Players
|
Caps
|
|
Aston Villa
|
40
|
161
|
Blackburn Rovers
|
33
|
136
|
Everton
|
29
|
101
|
The Wednesday/ Sheffield Wednesday
|
28
|
137
|
Sheffield United
|
27
|
72
|
West Bromwich Albion
|
24
|
85
|
Derby County
|
23
|
129
|
Arthur Digger Brown
Howard Vaughton
Brown and Vaughton both made their international debuts in the 13-0 win over Ireland on February 18th 1882. Brown scored 4 and Vaughton 5.
Brown and Vaughton both made their international debuts in the 13-0 win over Ireland on February 18th 1882. Brown scored 4 and Vaughton 5.
Billy Walker
Here are the Aston Villa players who represented England during this period.
It's worth noting that John Reynolds also represented Ireland. Andrew Ducat also represented England at cricket.
Year (s)
|
Caps
|
|
·
Arthur
Brown
|
1882
|
3
|
·
Howard Vaughton
|
1882-84
|
5
|
·
Oliver Whateley
|
1883
|
2
|
·
Dennis Hodgetts
|
1888-94
|
6
|
·
Albert Allen
|
1888
|
1
|
·
Charles Athersmith
|
1892-1900
|
12
|
·
John Devey
|
1892-94
|
2
|
·
John Reynolds
|
1894-97
|
5
|
·
Stephen Smith
|
1895
|
1
|
·
James Crabtree
|
1896-1902
|
11
|
·
George Wheldon
|
1897-98
|
4
|
·
Howard Spencer
|
1897-1905
|
6
|
·
Albert Wilkes
|
1901-02
|
5
|
·
William George
|
1902
|
3
|
·
William Garratty
|
1903
|
1
|
·
Joseph Bache
|
1903-11
|
7
|
·
William Brawn
|
1904
|
2
|
·
Alec Leake
|
1904-05
|
5
|
·
Albert Hall
|
1910
|
1
|
·
Harry Hampton
|
1913-14
|
4
|
·
Charles Wallace
|
1913-20
|
3
|
·
Sam Hardy
|
1913-20
|
7
|
·
Frank Barson
|
1920
|
1
|
·
Andrew Ducat
|
1920
|
3
|
·
Billy Walker
|
1920-32
|
18
|
·
Thomas Smart
|
1921-29
|
5
|
·
Billy Kirton
|
1921
|
1
|
·
Frank A Moss
|
1921-24
|
5
|
·
Richard York
|
1922-26
|
2
|
·
Thomas Mort
|
1924-26
|
3
|
·
George Blackburn
|
1924
|
1
|
·
Arthur Dorrell
|
1924-25
|
4
|
·
Benjamin Olney
|
1928
|
2
|
·
Eric Houghton
|
1930-32
|
7
|
·
Joe Tate
|
1931-32
|
3
|
·
Pongo Waring
|
1931-32
|
5
|
·
George Brown
|
1932
|
1
|
·
Joseph Beresford
|
1934
|
1
|
·
Thomas Gardner
|
1934-35
|
2
|
·
Ronald Starling
|
1937
|
1
|
27.9.17
Bob Crompton - England

Right back Bob Crompton played 41 matches for England (1902-14) , he was captain in 22 of these games. The previous appearance record was 23 (Steve Bloomer), and Crompton's record stood from 1909-1952.
He also represented The Football League 17 times
In 1907 the imperious looking Crompton was measured at 5' 10½" and 13st. 10lbs.(1.79m, 87kg).
He was a British Home Championship winner in 1903-04, 1908-09, 1910-11 & 1912-13.
He was a British Home Championship winner in 1903-04, 1908-09, 1910-11 & 1912-13.
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