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Syd Fursland

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Syd Fursland
Personal information
Full name Sydney Albert Fursland[1]
Date of birth (1914-07-31)31 July 1914
Place of birth Llwynypia, Wales[1]
Date of death 1990 (aged 76)[1]
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1934 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1935 Bangor City
1935–1938 Stoke City 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sydney Albert Fursland (31 July 1914 – 1990) was a Welsh footballer who played in the English Football League for Cardiff City and Stoke City.[1]

Career

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Fursland was born in Llwynypia and began his career with Cardiff City and made two appearances for the "Bluebirds" during the 1933–34 season.[1] He left for Welsh League side Bangor City in November 1934 and returned to league football with Stoke City in August 1935.[1] He was only give a reserve player role by manager Bob McGrory playing four matches in three seasons scoring once against Huddersfield Town in November 1936.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cardiff City 1933–34 Third Division South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Stoke City[1] 1935–36 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
1936–37 First Division 2 1 0 0 2 1
1937–38 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
1938–39 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 6 1 0 0 6 1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ "Stoke City. Record-breaking staff re-engaged for this season". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.