Ernest Beckett

Ernest Beckett (1869 – 1952) was a footballer who played as a forward for Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

For the politician, see Ernest Beckett, 2nd Baron Grimthorpe.

Ernest Beckett
Personal information
Date of birth 1869
Place of birth Knutton, England
Date of death 1952 (aged 82–83)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Newcastle Swifts
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895–1896 Burslem Port Vale 23 (8)
1896–1898 Newcastle Swifts
1898–1899 Burslem Port Vale 21 (9)
Total 44+ (17+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Beckett joined Burslem Port Vale in July 1895 from Newcastle Swifts.[1] Scoring on his debut at Rotherham Town in a 2–0 win on 7 September 1895, he went on to score past Liverpool in a 5–4 victory at the Athletic Ground on 21 October.[1] He became the club's top-scorer for the 1895–96 season with eight goals in 27 appearances.[1] He returned to the Swifts in September 1896, after Vale were not re-elected into the Football League.[1] After the club spent two seasons in the Midland League, Beats returned to Port Vale in August 1898.[1] He scored nine goals in 21 Second Division games in 1898–99, before departing again in the summer.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale1895–96Second Division23820258
Burslem Port Vale1898–99Second Division21900219
Total 4417204617

References
  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 22. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Ernest Beckett at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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