Tom Bayley (footballer, born 1868)

John Thomas Bayley (August 1868 – after 1899), generally known as Tom Bayley, was an English professional footballer who played as a right back. Born in Walsall, Staffordshire, he played for Walsall Town Swifts and Small Heath in the Football Alliance[1] before going on to make 130 appearances in the Football League representing Small Heath, Walsall Town Swifts and Gainsborough Trinity. He later played for South Shields,[2] Southern League club Watford,[3] and Leamington Town.[2]

Tom Bayley
Personal information
Full name John Thomas Bayley
Date of birth August 1868
Place of birth Walsall, England
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887–1889 Walsall Swifts
1889–1890 Walsall Town Swifts
1890–1893 Small Heath 60 (0)
1893–1895 Walsall Town Swifts 23 (0)
1895–1899 Gainsborough Trinity 89 (1)
1899 South Shields
1899–1900 Watford 4 (0)
1900 Leamington Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 36. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.


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