Harry Simpson (English footballer) explained

Harry Simpson
Fullname:Harry Simpson
Birth Date:1875
Birth Place:Stoke-upon-Trent, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1894–1895
Caps1:26
Goals1:2
Years2:1896–1897
Clubs2:Stoke
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:1897

Harry Simpson (born 1875) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Stoke.[1]

Career

Simpson was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and began his career with nearby Crewe Alexandra.[1] He spent the 1895–96 at Crewe making 34 appearances which included eight in the FA Cup as the "Alex" reached the first round stage.[1] He then joined First Division Stoke for the 1896–97 season being used as a reserve and left for New Brighton Tower after playing eight matches for Stoke.[1]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crewe Alexandra1895–96Second Division26280342
Stoke1896–97First Division800080
Career Total34280422

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.