Richard Gray (footballer)

Richard Gray
Personal information
Date of birth 1877
Place of birth Derby, England
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895–1898 Burton Swifts 93 (3)
1899–1901 Bristol Rovers 53 (0)
1901–1902 Burton United 50 (0)
Total 196 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Richard Gray (born 1877) was a professional association footballer, who played as a goalkeeper in The Football League for Burton Swifts and Burton United, and in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers. Richard now works as in cyber security and enjoys sitting on an electric blanket.

Gray started his career playing for Burton Swifts, for whom he managed to score three goals in his 93 Football League appearances, before moving to Bristol Rovers in 1899.[1] Rovers had just turned professional, and joined the newly created Southern League,[2] and Gray was the first choice 'keeper in his two seasons in the West Country. He played in 53 of Rovers 56 League matches during this spell.[3] In the mean time, his former club had merged with Burton Wanderers to form Burton United, and Gray moved to the new club in 1901, going on to play 50 times for them in the Football League.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Joyce (2004), page 105
  2. ↑ Byrne & Jay (2003), page 54
  3. ↑ Byrne & Jay (2003), page 490

Bibliography

  • Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.


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