Arthur Crompton (9 January 1903 – 1987) was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Tranmere Rovers and Northwich Victoria.[1]

Arthur Crompton
Personal information
Date of birth 9 January 1903
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Date of death 1987 (aged 83–84)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1929 Tottenham Hotspur 15 (3)
1930–1932 Southend United 58 (20)
1932–1933 Brentford 43 (14)
1933–1934 Crystal Palace 26 (6)
1935–? Tranmere Rovers 12 (2)
000 Northwich Victoria ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Crompton began his career playing for Devon County, and later he represented the British Army football team.

The versatile winger who could play on either flank, joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1928. He scored on his 'Lilywhites' debut in a 2–1 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate in November 1928 in the old Second Division.[2] Crompton featured in 15 matches, netting three goals in his time at White Hart Lane.[3]

Crompton signed for Southend United in 1930 where he went on to make 58 appearances, scoring on 20 occasions.[4]

In 1932, Crompton joined Brentford and notched up a further 14 goals in 43 matches before signing for Crystal Palace.

Crompton featured in 26 games, scoring six goals in his spell at Selhurst Park.

He moved onto Tranmere Rovers in 1935, before finally ending his career at Northwich Victoria.

Honours

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Brentford

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 65. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. ^ "Tottenham Football/ Premier League debut scorers".
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Crompton's stats at Southend United Archived 11 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 30 April 2009
  5. ^ White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 372. ISBN 0951526200.