Tom Poole (footballer) explained

Tom Poole
Fullname:Thomas Poole
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Crewe Carriage Works
Years1:1897–1901
Clubs1:Burslem Port Vale
Caps1:19
Goals1:0
Totalcaps:19
Totalgoals:0

Tom Poole was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burslem Port Vale between 1897 and 1901.

Career

Born in Crewe, Poole played for local sides Whitchurch, Crewe Carriage Works and Nantwich before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in October 1897.[1] He made his debut at the Athletic Ground in a 1–0 defeat by Barnsley St. Peter's in a Midland League match on 9 October.[1] The goal conceded came as Poole managed to punch an indirect free kick into his own goal; he constantly ran out of his area during the match and did not impress.[1] Despite this, he signed as a professional in 1898 and was utilized as a reserve until January 1900, at which point he became the first-choice goalkeeper.[1] He played 15 Second Division games in the 1899–1900 season after his rival, Herbert Birchenough, was sold on.[1] He lost his place to Alfred Maybury in September 1900 though, after just two games, and was released at the end of the 1900–01 season.[1] He served Shrewsbury Town before returning to Nantwich in November 1906.[2]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale1897–98Midland League20000020
1898–99Second Division00000000
1899–1900Second Division1501030190
1900–01Second Division20000020
Total1901030230

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 235. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Book: CHATWIN, MICHAEL. ULTIMATE BOOK OF NANTWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB.. 2020. EMPIRE. 978-0-9563068-2-1. [S.l.]. 1199329275.