Frederick Groves (footballer, born 1892)

Frederick Groves (6 May 1892 – 1980) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Huddersfield Town, Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace and Stoke.[1][3]

For the former Glossop, Arsenal, Brighton and Charlton player, see Frederick Groves (footballer born 1891).

Frederick Groves
Personal information
Full name Frederick Groves[1]
Date of birth (1892-05-06)6 May 1892[1]
Place of birth Lincoln, England[1]
Date of death 1980 (aged 88)[1]
Height 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908 South Bar
1909–1910 Lincoln City 7 (1)
1910 Worksop Town
1911–1912 Sheffield United 0 (0)
1912–1913 Huddersfield Town 4 (0)
1913 Worksop Town
1914 Pontypridd
1921 Tranmere Rovers 12 (7)
1921–1923 Stoke 41 (13)
1924–1925 Crystal Palace 14 (2)
1926 Rhyl Athletic
1927 Sutton Town
Total 78 (23)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Groves was born in Lincoln and began his career with his local club Lincoln City in 1909. He played seven times for the "Imps" scoring once and the played for Worksop Town, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Pontypridd before joining Tranmere Rovers in 1921. He scored seven goals in 12 matches for Rovers which promoted Stoke to sign him in November 1921.[1] He scored 12 goals for Stoke in 1921–22 helping them to gain promotion to the First Division. However Groves struggled in the top flight scoring just once in 13 matches and was released at the end of the campaign.[1] He then spent two years with Crystal Palace and later played for Rhyl Athletic and Sutton Town.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[4]

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lincoln City 1909–10 Second Division 710071
Huddersfield Town 1912–13 Second Division 400040
Tranmere Rovers 1921–22 Third Division North 12700127
Stoke 1921–22 Second Division 2812503312
1922–23 First Division 13100131
Crystal Palace 1924–25 Second Division 12211133
1925–26 Third Division South 200020
Career total 7823618424

References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. Onward (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Stoke". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
    • 99 Years & Counting – Stats & Stories – Huddersfield Town History
  4. Frederick Groves at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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