Alfred Gard

Alfred Gard (1876 – after 1900) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Alfred Gard
Personal information
Full name Alfred Gard[1]
Date of birth 1876
Place of birth Reading, England
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1898–1900 Trowbridge Town
1900–1901 Small Heath 3 (0)
1901–19?? Maidenhead
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gard was born in Reading, Berkshire. He played for Trowbridge Town before joining Small Heath in July 1900 as cover for the injury-prone Billy Bennett. During the 1900–01 season, Bennett was injured rather less than usual,[2] so it was not until 16 February 1901 that Gard eventually made his Second Division debut, in a 3–1 home win against Barnsley. He deputised twice more for Bennett,[3] but moved on to Southern League club Maidenhead at the end of the season.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 147.
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