William Bedford (footballer)

William Bedford was a footballer who played as an inside right with Doncaster Rovers from 1889 to 1885.

William Bedford
Personal information
Position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1879–1885 Doncaster Rovers (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Bedford played at inside right in the first match Doncaster Rovers played under that name, at Rawmarsh on 3 October 1879.[1] In a time where records of most lineups and scorers are unavailable, his first recorded goal was on 21 January 1882 in a 5–0 home victory in a friendly game against Frodingham, and then he scored both goals in a 2–0 home win against Sheffield Clarence on 15 March 1884.[1]

His last recorded appearance was in scoring in a 2–0 victory at Kilnhurst Church in a 2–0 win in front of a recorded crowd of 500.[1]

During his time with Rovers, the team played 57 matches over 6 seasons, and he is recorded as having scored 4 goals.[1]

He was elected as a committee member of the club for the 1882–83 season.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 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.