Edward John Lightfoot (13 November 1889 – 20 July 1918) was an English footballer who played for Harrowby, Southport Central and Tottenham Hotspur.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward John Lightfoot[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 November 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Litherland, England | ||
| Date of death | 20 July 1918 (aged 28)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Esquelbecq, France[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Harrowby | |||
| Southport Central | |||
| 1911–1915 | Tottenham Hotspur | 61 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
editLightfoot signed for Tottenham Hotspur after spells with Harrowby and Southport.[4] The left half featured in 66 matches and scored twice in all competitions between 1911 and 1915.[3]
First World War
editLightfoot was one of several former and current (at that time) Spurs players who died in action in World War I.[5] In early 1916, Lightfoot joined the Royal Garrison Artillery, reaching the rank of sergeant.[3][2] He died at 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station in Esquelbecq on 20 July 1918; the cause of his death is unknown.[3] Lightfoot is buried at the Esquelbecq Military Cemetery.[2][6]
Perseus writing in the Lancashire Daily Post paid the following tribute:
Edward Lightfoot was a splendid footballer but, more than that, he was a good sportsman and a player that respected both himself and his opponents. He has joined a noble company who will leave a big void in football.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 174. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b c "Casualty". www.cwgc.org. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Ed Lightfoot | Football and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Player Details". Port Online. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur and the First World War Retrieved 27 July 2015
- ^ New York Times news report Retrieved 10 June 2009
- ^ Southport F.C. History Retrieved 27 July 2015
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