Thomas Blyth (footballer) explained

Thomas Blyth
Fullname:Thomas Hope Blyth
Birth Date:16 October 1876
Birth Place:Seaham Harbour, England
Position:Centre forward
Clubs1:Durham University
Years2:1896–1898
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:1
Goals2:1

Thomas Hope Blyth (16 October 1876 – 16 December 1949) was an English footballer who scored on his only appearance in the Football League for Newcastle United.[1] He played as a centre forward.

Personal life

Blyth worked as a schoolmaster.[2] He served as a bombardier and a signaller in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[3]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United1896–97Second Division110011
Career total110011

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 31.
  2. Web site: Thomas Blyth . 27 October 2019 . 11v11.com.
  3. Web site: Newcastle United Footballers in the Great War . 27 October 2019 . North East War Memorials Project.