Bernard Whittaker

Bernard Whittaker
Personal information
Full name	Bernard Whittaker
Date of birth	Q4 1865
Place of birth	Blackburn, England
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team
1888–1889	Blackburn Rovers
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bernard Whittaker was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.^[1]

1888-1889[]

Bernard Whittaker made his debut for Rovers at Inside-Left on 12-Jan-1889. The venue was Leamington Road, Blackburn then home of Blackburn Rovers, and their opponents were 'The Invincibles' the great Preston North End. Rovers got themselves a draw despite being behind twice. Whittaker achieved an assist for the 2nd equaliser. Whittaker played 3 more League matches, all at Inside-Left, and scoring the only Rovers goal at Anfield, Liverpool, then home of Everton. Whittaker assisted Rovers score 66 goals in 22 games the 2nd highest of that season.^[2]

References[]

^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
^ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.

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[1] Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.

[2] Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.

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