Syd Fursland

Sydney Albert Fursland (31 July 1914 – 1990) was a Welsh footballer who played in the English Football League for Cardiff City and Stoke City.[1]

Syd Fursland
Personal information
Full name Sydney Albert Fursland[1]
Date of birth (1914-07-31)31 July 1914
Place of birth Llwynypia, Wales[1]
Date of death 1990 (aged 76)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1934 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1935 Bangor City
1935–1938 Stoke City 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Fursland was born in Llwynypia and began his career with Cardiff City and made two appearances for the "Bluebirds" during the 1933–34 season.[1] He left for Welsh League side Bangor City in November 1934 and returned to league football with Stoke City in August 1935.[1] He was only give a reserve player role by manager Bob McGrory playing four matches in three seasons scoring once against Huddersfield Town in November 1936.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cardiff City 1933–34 Third Division South 200020
Stoke City[1] 1935–36 First Division 100010
1936–37 First Division 210021
1937–38 First Division 000000
1938–39 First Division 100010
Career total 610061

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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