William Briscoe (footballer)

William H. Briscoe (circa 1864 – ) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Everton.[2]

William Briscoe
Personal information
Full name William H. Briscoe[1]
Date of birth circa 1864
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Playing position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886–1888 Everton 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early Career

William Briscoe signed for Everton in August 1886. He appeared in all five forward–line positions for the Blues - scored 25 goals in 66 games during his first two seasons with Everton, appearing in the club's first–ever FA Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers in October 1887.[3]

Season 1888–89

Briscoe, playing as a forward, made his League debut on 13 October 1888 at Trent Bridge, the then home of Notts County. The home team won 3–1. Briscoe appeared in three of the 22 League matches played by Everton in season 1888–89. However, unfortunately, he failed to establish himself in the side when League football was introduced, making just three appearances, as referred to above. He left Everton in May 1889.[4][5]

References
  1. "The Football Association". Sporting Life. 26 December 1887. p. 4. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 36. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. p. 43. ISBN 1 84018 819 7.
  4. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 31 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  5. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. p. 43. ISBN 1 84018 819 7.
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