Thomas Spilsbury
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Thomas John "Spill" Spilsbury (1874–1947) was a footballer who played 57 games at left-back for Burslem Port Vale (25 in the Midland Football League, 16 in the Football League).
Career
Spilsbury played for Dresden United before joining Burslem Port Vale in February 1897.[1] His debut match could hardly have gone better; an 8–0 romp over Grantham Rovers at the Athletic Ground.[1] He was a regular until January 1899 and was a member of the 1898 Staffordshire Senior Cup winning side during his run.[1] He played 15 Second Division and two FA Cup games in the 1898–99 season, but featured just once in the 1899–1900 season and retired at the end of the 1900–01 campaign.[1]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burslem Port Vale | 1896–97 | Midland League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 1897–98 | Midland League | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| 1898–99 | Second Division | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 1899–1900 | Second Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 0 | ||
Honours
Port Vale
- Staffordshire Senior Cup: 1898
References
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