Arthur Rule Explained

Arthur Rule
Full Name:Arthur George Rule
Birth Date:1873 12, df=y
Height:5 ft 9 in
Position:Forward
Years1:1896–1899
Clubs1:Sheppey United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1899–1901
Clubs2:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps2:7
Goals2:2
Years3:1902–1905
Clubs3:Portsmouth
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1905
Clubs4:Ryde
Years5:1905
Clubs5:Brighton & Hove Albion

Arthur George Rule was a centre forward footballer who played Sheppey United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth.

Career

Rule began his footballing career with Sheppey United. He also worked as an Admiralty clerk in Whitehall, London.[1] Rule was top scorer for Sheppey two seasons in a row and had interest from Arsenal Woolwich, Millwall but chose to join Tottenham Hotspur.[1] His debut for Spurs occurred on 11 March 1899 away to Arsenal Woolwich in the United League, which Tottenham lost 2–1.[2] Rule's footballing career was restricted due to his commitment to the Admiralty but he did play for Portsmouth, Ryde and Brighton & Hove Albion.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Goodwin, Bob . The Spurs Alphabet . 0-9514862-8-4 . ACL & Polar Publishing (UK) Ltd . 318.
  2. Book: Soar, Phil . Tottenham Hotspur The Official Illustrated History 1882–1995 . 234 . 1995 . Hamlyn . 0-600-58706-1 .