H. Rossiter Explained

H. Rossiter
Position:Inside forward
Clubs1:Reading
Years2:1896–1898
Clubs2:Thames Ironworks

H. Rossiter was a footballer who played inside right for Reading before moving in 1896 to Thames Ironworks, the team that went on to become West Ham United.[1] He played for the club during their initial season of 1895–96, with his first recorded appearance a friendly against Liverpool Casuals on 4 April 1896, in which he scored.[2] He was a regular for "The Irons" in the 1896–97 season, playing in their FA Cup game of that year against Sheppey United, and well as London League fixtures.[3] [4] In 1897–98, he featured only for the reserves.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Belton, Brian . 2006 . West Ham United Miscellany . Pennant Books . 0-9550394-4-4. 11–12.
  2. Book: Powles, John . Iron in the Blood . SoccerData . 2005 . Nottingham . 1-899468-22-6. 30.
  3. Book: Blows. Kirk . Hogg. Tony. The Essential History of West Ham United . Headline . 2000. 0-7472-7036-8. 18.
  4. Powles 2005, pp. 41–42.
  5. Powles 2005, p. 54.