William Saunders (footballer)

William Saunders was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper in one game for Burslem Port Vale in January 1900.

William Saunders
Personal information
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1899–1901 Burslem Port Vale 1 (0)
Total 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Saunders joined Burslem Port Vale in November 1899.[1] His only known Second Division appearance came in a 5–0 thumping at Bolton Wanderers on 2 January 1900.[1] He was released from the Athletic Ground at the close of the 1900–01 season.[1]

Career statistics edit

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burslem Port Vale 1899–1900 Second Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1900–01 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 260. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ William Saunders at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)