James Albert Groves (July 1883 – after 1909), known as Albert Groves, was an English footballer who made 118 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough. He played as a full back. He began his career with his local club, South Bank of the Northern League, and later played for North Eastern League club Wingate Albion.[2] In February 1905, he played for The North in a trial for England's international match against Ireland later that month,[3] but was not selected.[4]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Albert Groves[1] | ||
Date of birth | July 1883[1] | ||
Place of birth | South Bank, Middlesbrough,[1] England | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | South Bank | ||
1903–1904 | Lincoln City | 29 | (2) |
1904–1907 | Sheffield United | 62 | (0) |
1907–1910 | Middlesbrough | 27 | (2) |
– | Wingate Albion | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Albert Groves". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "North and South Teams". Daily Mirror. 7 February 1905. p. 14.
- ^ "England's Eleven". Daily Express. 14 February 1905. p. 6.