Arnold Oxspring (born c. 1876; death year unknown) was an English footballer who played with Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley around the 1900s.
 Arnold Oxspring on a 1907 Cigarette card | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | c. 1876 | ||
| Date of death | ? | ||
| Position(s) | Inside Right/Left Half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1897 | Ecclesfield | ||
| 1897–1900 | Doncaster Rovers | (51) | |
| 1900–1911? | Barnsley | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editDoncaster Rovers
editComing from the Ecclesfield club, Oxspring was signed by Doncaster Rovers to replace McUrich at inside right who had broken his leg.[1] In his debut on 4 September 1887 he scored 4 in a 6–0 home win over Long Eaton Rangers in the Midland League.[1]
On 5 November 1888, he scored two in Doncaster's joint highest win, a 14–0 victory over Huddersfield Town.[1] Over three seasons, Oxspring scored 56 goals in the Midland League, Yorkshire League, Wharncliffe Charity Cup League, and FA Cup.[1]
Barnsley
editFootball League club Barnsley signed him for the start of the 1900–01 season.[1] He played in the left half position[2][3] and went on to become club captain.
Honours
editDoncaster Rovers
edit- Midland League Champions: 1898–99
- Yorkshire League Runners-up: 1898–99
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Bluff, Tony (2011). Donny:Doncaster Rovers F.C. The Complete History (1879–2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 978-0-9569848-3-8.
- ^ a b "Opposition player career stats for Arnold Oxspring - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC!". www.lfchistory.net.
- ^ a b "The Giant Killers". The Giant Killers.