Ernie Gault

William Ernest Gault (20 September 1889 — 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

Ernie Gault
Personal information
Full name William Ernest Gault[1]
Date of birth (1889-09-20)20 September 1889
Place of birth Wallsend, England
Date of death 1980 (aged 90–91)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1909–1913 Everton
1913–1917 Stockport County 94 (39)
1917–1920 Everton 21 (12)
1920 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1920–1922 Stockport County 41 (12)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Gault began his career with local amateur sides Wallsend Elm Villa and Jarrow Caledonians before joining Everton in 1909.[2] He was sold to Stockport County in 1913 where he went on to make over 90 appearances before the outbreak of World War I.[3] After appearing for his former side Everton as a guest player, he rejoined the club on a permanent basis in 1917. He was a prolific goalscorer during wartime league competitions, scoring over 75 goals in two seasons.[4]

He remained with Everton for the 1919–20 season, following the return of the Football League before joining Cardiff City in 1920. He played in the club's first home Football League fixture, a 0–0 draw with Clapton Orient on 30 August 1920,[5] but made only one further appearance for the club as he was unable to displace George West from the side. He returned to Stockport where he finished his professional career.[1]

References
  1. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 71. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. "Everton's Excellence". Athletic News. 7 April 1919. Retrieved 21 October 2018 – via Play Up Liverpool.
  3. "Ernie Gault". hattersmatters.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. "Top Everton Goalscorers". toffeeweb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  5. Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 22. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
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