Thomas Ashbridge

Thomas Edwin Ashbridge (1890–1964) was an English association footballer. He played as an inside forward for Wallsend, Watford and Sheffield United. During his sole season at Watford, he finished as the club's top scorer with 14 goals in all competitions.[1] This tally included 5 goals in a 10–0 FA Cup win over Bournemouth F.C. on 29 November 1913, which remains the Watford record for the most goals scored by one player in the competition.[2]

Thomas Ashbridge
Personal information
Full name Thomas Edwin Ashbridge
Date of birth 1890
Place of birth Maryport, England
Date of death 1964 (aged 73–74)
Place of death Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wallsend
1913–1914 Watford 21 (9)
1914–1915 Sheffield United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Due to financial constraints, Watford sold Ashbridge to Sheffield United for £350, with his team-mate Harry Pantling making a similar move. However, Ashbridge was not able to establish himself in United's team. He left at the end of the 1914–15 season, coinciding with the suspension of competitive football due to the First World War.[3]

References
  1. Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. pp. 58–59. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
  2. "Watford FC club records". watfordfc.com. 15 December 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  3. Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 26. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.


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