Harry Simpson (English footballer)

Harry Simpson (born 1875) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Stoke.[1]

Harry Simpson
Personal information
Full name Harry Simpson[1]
Date of birth 1875[1]
Place of birth Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1894–1895 Crewe Alexandra 26 (2)
1896–1897 Stoke 8 (0)
1897 New Brighton Tower
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Simpson was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and began his career with nearby Crewe Alexandra.[1] He spent the 1895–96 at Crewe making 34 appearances which included eight in the FA Cup as the "Alex" reached the first round stage.[1] He then joined First Division Stoke for the 1896–97 season being used as a reserve and left for New Brighton Tower after playing eight matches for Stoke.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crewe Alexandra 1895–96 Second Division 26280342
Stoke 1896–97 First Division 800080
Career Total 34280422

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. Harry Simpson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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