Sidney Mulford Explained

Sidney Mulford
Fullname:Sidney Richard Mulford
Birth Date:23 November 1896
Birth Place:Brentford, England
Death Date:June 1973 (aged 76)[1]
Death Place:Hounslow, England
Position:Forward
Years1:1920–1922
Clubs1:Kew Association
Goals1:85
Years2:1922–1924
Clubs2:Brentford
Caps2:21
Goals2:3
Clubs3:Northfleet United
Clubs4:Dartford
Clubs5:Ealing Celtic

Sidney Richard Mulford (23 November 1896 – June 1973) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Brentford.[2] He began his career as an amateur and turned professional in May 1923.[3]

Personal life

Mulford served as a private in the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War and saw action in India and Mesopotamia.[4]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford1922–23[5] Third Division South712192
1923–24Third Division South14200142
Career total21321234

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 212.
  2. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . Yore Publications . 2006 . 978-0955294914 . Harefield . 112.
  3. News: 18 May 1923 . Brentford's Disappointing Season. Many New Faces At Griffin Park Next Season . Chiswick Times.
  4. Book: Brentford Football Club Handbook 1923–24 . 1923 . 13.
  5. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . 1989 . Brentford FC . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 367.