Arthur Worrall

Arthur Worrall (born 8 September 1869) was an English footballer who played as a forward. Worrall featured for clubs such as Barnsley, Leicester Fosse, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Woolwich Arsenal.[1]

Arthur Worrall

Personal information
Full name	Arthur John Worrall
Date of birth	8 September 1869
Place of birth	Wolverhampton, England
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1889–1890	Wolverhampton Wanderers	20	(7)
1892–1893	Burton Swifts	17	(13)
	Leicester Fosse
1893–1894	Woolwich Arsenal	4	(1)
	Nelson
	Stockport County
	Crewe Alexandra
1898–1899	Barnsley	7	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Worrall was a forward who started his playing career with Goldthorne Villa. He then followed up with spells at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burton Swifts, and Leicester Fosse. Worrall then moved to Woolwich Arsenal where he brought his playing career to a close.[2]

At Leicester Fosse he played four games, scoring three goals. His career at Leicester was cut short due to injury, and then a suspension by the club for poor conduct, and he moved on to Arsenal.[3] While playing for Arsenal, Worrall played in ten games in 32 days in front of the public.[4]

Arthur Worrall military service record

A surviving service record indicates Worrall served in the military.

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
2. "Arthur George Worrall: a much travelled man who played 10 games in 32 days. « The History of Arsenal". www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
3. "Arthur Worrall | Leicester City career stats - FoxesHistory". FoxesTalk Forum. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
4. "Arthur George Worrall: a much travelled man who played 10 games in 32 days. « The History of Arsenal". www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2016.