Walter Rushton
Walter Rushton was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1885 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| 1888–1890 | Bolton Wanderers | 2 | (0) |
| 1890 | Ardwick | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Walter Rushton did not make his League debut until season 2, 1889–1890. However, Rushton was selected by Wanderers to play outside-right in their 3 FA Cup ties in 1888–1889 season. In the first 2 ties against Hurst and West Manchester Rushton was part of a forward line unable to score. both matches ended 0-0. However, on 17-Nov-1888 Rushton and his team were well beaten by Irish club, Linfield Athletic. The final score was 4–0 to Linfield.[2][3]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 3 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
- Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
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