Arnold Oxspring
Arnold Oxspring (born c. 1876; death year unknown) was an English footballer who played with Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley around the 1900s.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | c. 1876 | ||
Date of death | ? | ||
Position(s) | Inside Right/Left Half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1897 | Ecclesfield | ||
1897–1900 | Doncaster Rovers | (51) | |
1900–1911? | Barnsley | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Playing career
Doncaster Rovers
Coming from the Ecclesfield club, Oxspring was signed by Doncaster Rovers to replace McUrich at inside right who had broken his leg.[1] In his debut on 4 September 1887 he scored 4 in a 6–0 home win over Long Eaton Rangers in the Midland League.[1]
On 5 November 1888, he scored two in Doncaster's joint highest win, a 14–0 victory over Huddersfield Town.[1] Over three seasons, Oxspring scored 56 goals in the Midland League, Yorkshire League, Wharncliffe Charity Cup League, and FA Cup.[1]
Barnsley
Football League club Barnsley signed him for the start of the 1900–01 season.[1] He played in the left half position[2][3] and went on to become club captain.
Honours
Doncaster Rovers
- Midland League Champions: 1898–99
- Yorkshire League Runners-up: 1898–99