George Farmer (footballer, born 1863)

George Farmer
Personal information
Full name George Farmer
Date of birth 1863
Place of birth Oswestry, England
Date of death 4 May 1905
Playing position Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1885 Oswestry Town
1885–1890 Everton 31 (1)
National team
1885 Wales 2 (0)

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

† Appearances (goals)

George Farmer (1863 – unknown) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League for Everton.[1] On signing from Oswestry Town he became Everton's first ever professional player, and was the first player to score in a recognised competitive match for the club - a 22 draw in an FA Cup First Round replay against Bolton Wanderers.[2]

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Doyle, Paul. (4 October 2014). "500 up - Everton getting set for historic goalscorer against Manchester United". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 20 November 2014.


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