Richard A. Fenwick (occasionally referred to as Fenwicke in some reports)[1] was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. An amateur player with Sheffield Club Fenwick began assisting nearby Sheffield United as a guest player in January 1890, as allowed under FA rules at the time.[1] He played in several games during United's inaugural season and remained connected to the club for the following two years. His one competitive game came in the Midland Counties League against Derby Midland in February 1881.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard A. Fenwick | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Sheffield Club | |||
| 1890–1891 | → Sheffield United (guest) | 1 | (0) |
| 1893−1894 | Doncaster Rovers | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He later joined Doncaster Rovers in the Midland League, signing as an amateur for the 1893−94 season and leaving by the end of that season.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 117. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
- ^ a b Bluff, Tony (2011). Donny:Doncaster Rovers F.C. The Complete History (1879−2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 978-0-9569848-3-8.