Laurie Banfield
Laurence Banfield (11 November 1889 – 11 September 1979) was an English footballer who played as a left back. He made over 250 Football League appearances in the years before and after the First World War.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 November 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Paulton, Somerset, England | ||
| Date of death | 11 September 1979 (aged 89) | ||
| Place of death | Paulton, Somerset, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Old Mills | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Paulton Rovers | |||
| 1911–1925 | Bristol City | 259 | (6) |
| Ilfracombe Town | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| Ilfracombe Town (player/manager) | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Laurie Banfield played locally for Old Mills and Paulton Rovers.[3] Sam Hollis signed Banfield in July 1911 from Paulton Rovers for Bristol City.[3][4]
Honours
- with Bristol City
- Football League Third Division South winner: 1922–23
- FA Cup semi-finalist 1920
References
- "The lure of promotion. Bristol City". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Woods, David; Leigh Edwards (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
- Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
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