Francis Cornan (5 May 1880 – 31 May 1971) was an English professional footballer born in Sunderland, who played as an inside left or left half. He made 165 appearances in the Football League playing for Barnsley (in three separate spells), Birmingham and Aston Villa. He died in Halifax, West Yorkshire, aged 91.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francis Cornan | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1880 | ||
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
| Date of death | 31 May 1971 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Halifax, England | ||
| Position(s) | Inside left / Left half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sunderland Black Watch | |||
| Willington | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1902–1905 | Barnsley | 88 | (18) |
| 1905–1908 | Birmingham | 54 | (1) |
| 1908–1909 | Aston Villa | 16 | (0) |
| 1909 | Spennymoor United | ||
| 1909–1910 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 1910–1911 | Nelson | ||
| 1911–1912 | Exeter City | ||
| 1912–1915 | Barnsley | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 61. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 79. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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