Gilbert Storey

Gilbert Storey was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a half-back for Balmain Gladstone and the Australia national soccer team.[1]

Gilbert Storey
Personal information
Full name Gilbert Storey
Place of birth Balmain, Australia
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1927 Balmain Gladstone
National team
1923–1924 Australia 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

International career

Storey began his international career with Australia in June 1923 on their second historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 1–4 loss to New Zealand.[2][3] He was selected in the 1924 tour against Canada where he was sent off in a 4–1 win over Canada with no replacements allowed. Storey had also been injured in Australia's fifth test match against Canada on 12 July in a 1–4 loss, without him being able to play in Australia's final test.[4]

Career statistics

International

National teamYear[3]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1923001010
1924004040
Career total 0 0 5 0 5 0

References

  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. "SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (14, 176). New South Wales, Australia. 2 July 1923. p. 7. Retrieved 12 December 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  4. "SOCCER FOOTBALL". The Daily Telegraph (13, 932). New South Wales, Australia. 2 August 1924. p. 8. Retrieved 12 December 2020 via National Library of Australia.


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