Alfred Gard

Alfred Gard (1876 – after 1900) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Alfred Gard
Personal information
Full name Alfred Gard[1]
Date of birth 1876
Place of birth Reading, England
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1898–1900 Trowbridge Town
1900–1901 Small Heath 3 (0)
1901–19?? Maidenhead
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Gard was born in Reading, Berkshire. He played for Trowbridge Town before joining Small Heath in July 1900 as cover for the injury-prone Billy Bennett. During the 1900–01 season, Bennett was injured rather less than usual,[2] so it was not until 16 February 1901 that Gard eventually made his Second Division debut, in a 3–1 home win against Barnsley. He deputised twice more for Bennett,[3] but moved on to Southern League club Maidenhead at the end of the season.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 147.


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