Edward Hatton (footballer)
Edward Hatton, also known as E. G. Hatton, was a footballer who played centre forward for Reading F.C. and Thames Ironworks, the team that eventually became West Ham United. He joined Thames Ironworks in 1896, scoring a brace on his debut in a 3–1 win in a London League fixture against Vampires F.C.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Hatton | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 189?–1896 | Reading | ||
| 1896–1898 | Thames Ironworks | 6 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
During his two seasons at the club he played in six London League games, scoring four goals and in four FA Cup games, scoring one goal. He also made an appearance in the London Senior Cup, making a total of eleven senior appearances for the club and is known to have made appearances in at least two friendlies.
Notes
- ^ In erroneous sources this players' name is also given as E. G. Hutton.
References
- Blows, Kirk; Hogg, Tony (2000). The Essential History of West Ham United. Headline. ISBN 0-7472-7036-8.
- Powles, John (2005). Iron In The Blood. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-22-6.
- Belton, Brian (2003). Founded On Iron. Stadia. ISBN 0-7524-2928-0.
- Belton, Brian (2006). West Ham United Miscellany. Pennant Books. ISBN 0-9550394-4-4.
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