Arthur Crompton

Arthur Crompton

Personal information
Date of birth	9 January 1903
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Date of death	1987 (aged 83–84)
Position(s)	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1928–1929	Tottenham Hotspur	15	(3)
1930–1932	Southend United	58	(20)
1932–1933	Brentford	43	(14)
1933–1934	Crystal Palace	26	(6)
1935–?	Tranmere Rovers	12	(2)
000	Northwich Victoria	?	(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Arthur Crompton (9 January 1903 - 1987) was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Tranmere Rovers and Northwich Victoria.

Football career

Crompton began his career playing for Devon County and later he represented the British Army football team. The versatile Winger could play on either flank joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1928. Crompton featured in 15 matches and netting three goals in his time at White Hart Lane. Crompton signed for Southend United in 1930 where he went on to make 58 appearances and scoring on 20 occasions. In 1932, Crompton played for Brentford and notched up a further 43 matches and scoring 14 goals before signing for Crystal Palace. Crompton featured in 26 games and scoring six goals in his spell at Selhurst Park. He moved onto Tranmere Rovers in 1935 and finally ending his career at Northwich Victoria.

Honours

Brentford

• Football League Third Division South: 1932–33