Tosh Barrell
George "Tosh" Barrell (7 July 1888 – 18 May 1960)[1] was an English professional footballer who scored 26 goals from 141 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City. He played at left half or as a forward.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Barrell | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Lincoln, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 1960 (aged 71) | ||
| Position(s) | Left half / Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Rustons Engineers | ||
| 1908–1917 | Lincoln City[A] | 141 | (26) |
| – | Rustons Engineers | ||
| – | Boston Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Barrell was born in Lincoln. He played for the works team of Lincoln-based engine builders Ruston's before joining Lincoln City.[2] He made his debut on 19 November 1908 in a 3–0 win away to Notts County Reserves in the Midland League. In the 1912–13 season, Barrell was the club's leading scorer, with 13 goals from Football League Second Division and FA Cup games,[1] including a hat-trick at Bury.[3] He played his last game for Lincoln City in April 1917 in the wartime competition,[1] later playing for Ruston's again and also for Boston Town.[2] Barrell died in 1960 aged 71.[1]
Notes
A. ^ : Lincoln City appearances and goals are in the Football League only, not the Midland or Central Leagues.
References
- "Tosh Barrell". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 9 April 2010. Access individual season statistics via Season Stats dropdown menu.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 18. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- "We've Met (Bury) Before". Lincoln City F.C. 24 September 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2010.