Albert Bourne Explained

Albert Bourne
Fullname:Albert Bourne
Birth Date:1863
Birth Place:Stoke-upon-Trent, England
Position:Full back
Years1:1888–1889
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1889
Clubs2:Tunstall Rovers

Albert Bourne (1863–1930) was an English footballer who played for Stoke.[1]

Career

Bourne played in the local church league before joining Stoke in 1888.[1] He was a member of Stoke's reserve side the 'Swifts' and was overlooked by manager Harry Lockett for the first team.[1] His only senior appearance came in the FA Cup against Warwick County.[1] Stoke lost and most of the reserve players including Bourne were released. He later went on to play for Tunstall Rovers.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.