Arthur Archer (1874–1940) was an English professional association footballer who played as a full back. Born in Derby, Archer made 170 appearances in all competitions for Small Heath in a five-year career, including over 150 games in the Football League,[1] as well as playing for a variety of other clubs.[2][3][4] When he finished playing he coached in Germany, Italy and Belgium, as well as a brief spell in England with Watford.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
| Date of death | 1940 (aged 65–66) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1892–1893 | Burton St Edmund's | ||
| 1893–1895 | Tutbury Hampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1895 | Swadlincote Town | ||
| 1895–1897 | Burton Wanderers | 42 | (1) |
| 1897–1902 | Small Heath | 154 | (4) |
| 1902–1903 | New Brompton | ||
| 1903 | Wingfield House | ||
| 1903 | Queens Park Rangers | 52 | (0) |
| 1903–1905 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| 1905–1907 | Norwich City | ||
| 1907–1908 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 28 | (0) |
| 1908–1909 | Millwall Athletic | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
editSmall Heath
- Second Division runners up: 1900–01[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Macey, Gordon (1993). Queens Park Rangers - A Complete Record. Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-873626-40-5.
- ^ Carder, Tim; Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. pp. 15–16. ISBN 978-0-9521337-1-1.
- ^ Phillips, Oliver (1991). The Official Centenary History of Watford FC. Watford Football Club. ISBN 0-9509601-6-0.
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