Arthur Wollaston

Arthur Wollaston (March 1865 – 1933) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Aston Villa.[1]

Arthur Wollaston
Personal information
Full name Arthur Wollaston
Date of birth March 1865
Place of birth Shrewsbury, England
Date of death 1933 (aged 67–68)
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Stafford Road
1888–1889 Aston Villa 4 (0)
– Chirk AAA
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Arthur played a minor role in the Aston Villa squad during the inaugural Football League season of 1888–1889. He made his League debut at Right-Half on 8 December 1888 at Trent Bridge when Aston Villa played Notts County. Aston Villa won comfortably, 4–2. Wollaston played 4 League games at Right-Half and one FA Cup tie at Left-Half. After playing against Derby County at County Ground Wollaston never played League football again.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978 1 4456 1881 4.


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