Arthur Wollaston Explained

Arthur Wollaston
Fullname:Arthur Wilbert Wollaston
Birth Date:March 1865
Birth Place:Shrewsbury, England
Position:Half back
Years1:1886 - 1888
Clubs1:Stafford Road
Years2:1888–1889
Clubs2:Aston Villa
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:
Clubs3:Chirk AAA

Arthur Wollaston (March 1865 – 1933) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Aston Villa. One source states Wollaston' middle name was William. [1]

In 1886, aged 21, he signed for Stafford Road where he played for two years.

Arthur played a minor role in the Aston Villa squad during the inaugural Football League season of 1888–1889. He made his League debut at right-half on 8 December 1888 at Trent Bridge when Aston Villa played Notts County. Aston Villa won comfortably, 4–2. Wollaston played 4 League games at right-half and one FA Cup tie at left-half. After playing against Derby County at County Ground Wollaston never played League football again.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Book: Metcalf, Mark. The Origins of the Football League. 2013. Amberley. 978-1-4456-1881-4.