Ernie Phythian
Ernest Rixon Phythian (born 16 July 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active between 1959 and 1968, Phythian made over 250 appearances in the Football League, scoring nearly 100 goals.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernest Rixon Phythian | ||
| Date of birth | 16 July 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Farnworth, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bolton Wanderers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1961 | Bolton Wanderers | 10 | (3) |
| 1961–1965 | Wrexham | 134 | (44) |
| 1965–1968 | Hartlepools United | 124 | (51) |
| 1968 | Southern Suburbs | ? | (?) |
| Total | 268 | (98) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Farnworth, Phythian began his career with Bolton Wanderers, and he also played for Wrexham and Hartlepools United before moving to South Africa to play with Southern Suburbs.
External links
- Ernie Phythian at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- In The Mad Crowd
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