Syd Fursland

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

Syd Fursland

Personal information
Full name	Sydney Albert Fursland[1]
Date of birth	31 July 1914
Place of birth	Llwynypia, Wales[1]
Date of death	1990 (aged 76)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1933–1934	Cardiff City	2	(0)
1935	Bangor City
1935–1938	Stoke City	4	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

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

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

1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.