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.
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]