Ernie Gault

William Ernest Gault (20 September 1889 — 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

Ernie Gault
Personal information
Full name William Ernest Gault[1]
Date of birth (1889-09-20)20 September 1889
Place of birth Wallsend, England
Date of death 1980 (aged 90–91)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1909–1913 Everton
1913–1917 Stockport County 94 (39)
1917–1920 Everton 21 (12)
1920 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1920–1922 Stockport County 41 (12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Gault began his career with local amateur sides Wallsend Elm Villa and Jarrow Caledonians before joining Everton in 1909.[2] He was sold to Stockport County in 1913 where he went on to make over 90 appearances before the outbreak of World War I.[3] After appearing for his former side Everton as a guest player, he rejoined the club on a permanent basis in 1917. He was a prolific goalscorer during wartime league competitions, scoring over 75 goals in two seasons.[4]

He remained with Everton for the 1919–20 season, following the return of the Football League before joining Cardiff City in 1920. He played in the club's first home Football League fixture, a 0–0 draw with Clapton Orient on 30 August 1920,[5] but made only one further appearance for the club as he was unable to displace George West from the side. He returned to Stockport where he finished his professional career.[1]

References
  1. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 71. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. "Everton's Excellence". Athletic News. 7 April 1919. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via Play Up Liverpool.
  3. "Ernie Gault". hattersmatters.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. "Top Everton Goalscorers". toffeeweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  5. Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 22. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
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