Ken Ashbridge

Kenneth Ashbridge (12 November 1916 – 2002) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1]

Ken Ashbridge
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Ashbridge
Date of birth 12 November 1916
Place of birth Burnley, England
Date of death 2002 (aged 8586)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1935–1938 Burnley 1 (0)
1938 Halifax Town 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ashbridge started his career with hometown club Burnley and made his debut in the 0–4 defeat to Manchester United on 13 April 1936. He lost his place in the team immediately and could not return to the team, failing to displace regular custodian Ted Adams from the starting line-up.[2] He left Burnley in 1938 to join Halifax Town, where he played one more league game before retiring from professional football.

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.
  2. Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club 1882–2007. p. 213.


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