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Welsh footballer

Syd Fursland
Personal information
Full name Sydney Albert Fursland
Date of birth (1914-07-31)31 July 1914
Place of birth Llwynypia, Wales
Date of death 1990 (aged 76)
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1934 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1935 Bangor City
1935–1938 Stoke City 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sydney Albert Fursland (31 July 1914 – 1990) was a Welsh footballer who played in the English Football League for Cardiff City and Stoke City.

Career

Fursland was born in Llwynypia and began his career with Cardiff City and made two appearances for the "Bluebirds" during the 1933–34 season. He left for Welsh League side Bangor City in November 1934 and returned to league football with Stoke City in August 1935. He was only give a reserve player role by manager Bob McGrory playing four matches in three seasons scoring once against Huddersfield Town in November 1936.

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cardiff City 1933–34 Third Division South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Stoke City 1935–36 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
1936–37 First Division 2 1 0 0 2 1
1937–38 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
1938–39 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 6 1 0 0 6 1

References

  1. ^ Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. "Stoke City. Record-breaking staff re-engaged for this season". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
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