Arthur Crompton Explained

Arthur Crompton
Birth Date:9 January 1903
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Position:Winger
Years1:1928–1929
Years2:1930–1932
Years3:1932–1933
Years4:1933–1934
Years5:1935–?
Clubs6:Northwich Victoria
Caps1:15
Goals1:3
Caps2:58
Goals2:20
Caps3:43
Goals3:14
Caps4:26
Goals4:6
Caps5:12
Goals5:2
Caps6:?
Goals6:?

Arthur Crompton (9 January 1903 – 1987) was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Tranmere Rovers and Northwich Victoria.[1]

Football career

Crompton began his career playing for Devon County, and later he represented the British Army football team.

The versatile winger who could play on either flank, joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1928. He scored on his 'Lilywhites' debut in a 2–1 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate in November 1928 in the old Second Division.[2] Crompton featured in 15 matches, netting three goals in his time at White Hart Lane.[3]

Crompton signed for Southend United in 1930 where he went on to make 58 appearances, scoring on 20 occasions.[4]

In 1932, Crompton joined Brentford and notched up a further 14 goals in 43 matches before signing for Crystal Palace.

Crompton featured in 26 games, scoring six goals in his spell at Selhurst Park.

He moved onto Tranmere Rovers in 1935, before finally ending his career at Northwich Victoria.

Honours

Brentford

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . soccerdata . 1-899468-63-3. 65.
  2. Web site: Tottenham Football/ Premier League debut scorers.
  3. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_azofplayers.html Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players
  4. http://sufcdb.co.uk/index.php?option=com_players&action=6&poffset=0&sort=abc Crompton's stats at Southend United
  5. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. 1989. 0951526200. White. Eric. 372.