Thomas Helsby Explained

Thomas Helsby
Birth Date:4 April 1904
Birth Place:Runcorn, England
Position:Right half
Years1:
Clubs1:Rhyl Athletic
Years2:1925–1926
Clubs2:Wigan Borough
Caps2:29
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Ellesmere Port Town
Clubs4:Northwich Victoria
Clubs5:Runcorn
Years6:1928–1931
Clubs6:Cardiff City
Caps6:46
Goals6:2
Years7:1931–1933
Clubs7:Bradford City
Caps7:34
Goals7:0
Years8:1933–1934
Clubs8:Swindon Town
Caps8:34
Goals8:0
Clubs9:Hull City
Years10:
Clubs10:Newport County

Thomas Helsby (4 April 1904 – 29 August 1961) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half.

Career

Born in Runcorn, Helsby played football for Rhyl Athletic, Wigan Borough, Ellesmere Port Town, Northwich Victoria, Runcorn, Cardiff City, Bradford City, Swindon Town, Hull City and Newport County.[1] [2]

Helsby joined First Division side Cardiff City in April 1928 but initially struggled to break into the first team. When the club were relegated to the Second Division, he enjoyed a prolonged spell in the side before leaving in 1931.[3] He signed for Bradford City in March of that year, leaving the club in June 1933 to sign for Swindon Town.[4] During his time with Bradford City he made 34 appearances in the Football League, as well as one FA Cup appearance.[5]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Players A to Z - Wigan Borough Football Club. Bernard Ramsdale. 22 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Tom Helsby - Player Profile. swindon-town-fc.co.uk. 22 April 2018.
  3. Hayes, p. 87
  4. Frost, p. 399
  5. Frost, p. 383