Albert Skinner

Albert James Skinner (born 1868; date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Burslem Port Vale between 1886 and 1893.

Albert Skinner
Personal information
Full name Albert James Skinner[1]
Date of birth 1868[1]
Place of birth Burslem, England[1]
Playing position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886–1893 Burslem Port Vale 14 (0)
Total 14 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Skinner most likely joined Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1886.[1] He enjoyed regular football from October 1888 to February 1889, but was used mostly as a reserve player after this period.[1] In total he played 30 games for his local team: 16 league games (12 in the Football Combination and one each in the English Football League and Midland Football League), 13 friendlies, and 3 cup matches.[1] He was allowed to leave the Athletic Ground at the end of the 1892–93 season, the first ever season of the Football League Second Division.[1]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale1886–8700003030
1887–8800001010
1888–89Combination1200040160
1889–9000007070
1890–91Midland League10000010
1891–92Midland League00001010
1892–93Second Division10000010
Total 14000160300
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References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 268. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Albert Skinner at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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