Arthur Groves

Arthur Groves (27 September 1907 – 27 July 1979) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Halifax Town, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County (£500 transfer fee), Portsmouth (£1,500 transfer fee) and Stockport County. He also played for Atherstone Town. He was born in Killamarsh.[1]

Arthur Groves
Personal information
Full name Arthur Groves
Date of birth (1907-09-27)27 September 1907
Place of birth Killamarsh, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Langwith Colliery
1927–1928 Halifax Town 30 (6)
1928–1932 Blackburn Rovers 65 (26)
1933–1935 Derby County 64 (17)
1935–1938 Portsmouth 80 (13)
1939 Stockport County 2 (0)
Atherstone Town
Heanor Athletic
Total 241 (62)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His son, John Groves, played for Luton Town and Bournemouth in the nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties. Arthur's grandson is the Australian-based darts player, Loz Ryder.

References

  1. Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.


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