Harry Simpson (English footballer)

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Harry Simpson
Personal information
Full name Harry Simpson[1]
Date of birth 1875[1]
Place of birth Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1894–1895 Crewe Alexandra 26 (2)
1896–1897 Stoke 8 (0)
1897 New Brighton Tower
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Harry Simpson (born 1875) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Stoke.[1]

Career[]

Simpson was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and began his career with nearby Crewe Alexandra.[1] He spent the 1895–96 at Crewe making 34 appearances which included eight in the FA Cup as the "Alex" reached the first round stage.[1] He then joined First Division Stoke for the 1896–97 season being used as a reserve and left for New Brighton Tower after playing eight matches for Stoke.[1]

Career statistics[]

Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Crewe Alexandra 1895–96 Second Division 26 2 8 0 34 2
Stoke 1896–97 First Division 8 0 0 0 8 0
Career Total 34 2 8 0 42 2

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ Harry Simpson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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