Donald Fraser (footballer)

Donald Fraser
Personal information
Full name Donald Fraser
Place of birth Scotland
Playing position Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1889–1890 Sheffield United 0 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Donald Fraser was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United as a half back[1] Signed in 1889 he had answered United's advert in the Scottish press asking for players to form a club, although he stayed with the Bramall Lane side for just their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures.[1] Known as 'the little Scotsman'[1] he played five games for the Blades in the FA Cup and scored in their first ever Cup game against Scarborough in September 1889.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
  2. ↑ Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (1999). A Complete Record of Sheffield United Football Club 1889-1999. Hallamshire Press. pp. 70–71. ISBN 0-950-8588-2-X.


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