Frederick L. "Fred" or "Tiny" Fayers (21 September 1890 – 4 February 1954) was an English footballer. He was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk, and died in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. A central defender or right half, Fayers played at amateur level for Northern Nomads, St Albans City, Watford and Huddersfield Town. He turned professional six months after joining Huddersfield. Following the resumption of peacetime football in 1918, Fayers played professionally for Stockport County, Manchester City and Halifax Town, whom he also coached. During his time at Watford and Huddersfield, Fayers represented England nine times at amateur level, scoring three goals.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 September 1890 | ||
Place of birth | King's Lynn, England | ||
Date of death | 4 February 1954 | (aged 63)||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Northern Nomads | ? | (?) | |
1908–1910 | Watford | 64 | (2) |
1910–1915 | Huddersfield Town | 154 | (15) |
1920–1923 | Manchester City | 73 | (5) |
International career | |||
England amateur | 9 | (3) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
edit- ^ The Pilgrim (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Manchester City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 84. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.