Arthur McCabe (footballer)
Arthur McCabe (born 1871 – after 1896) was an English footballer who played as an outside left. Born in Sheffield, McCabe started his career with local side Heeley before spending time with Rotherham Town.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur McCabe | ||
| Date of birth | 1871 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Heeley | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1892 | Rotherham Town | ||
| 1892–1895 | Sheffield United | 1 | (0) |
| 1895–1896 | Rotherham Town | 18 | (0) |
| 1896 | Manchester City | 1 | (0) |
| 1896–1897 | Ilkeston Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
It was from Rotherham that his home town club Sheffield United signed him in July 1892.[1] United were now a Football League side and McCabe was unable to break into the first team, spending the majority of his time at Bramall Lane playing in the reserves.[1] His only competitive start for the Blades came in a Northern League fixture in January 1893, but despite this he remained with the club until July 1895.[1]
United allowed McCabe to return to Rotherham Town, for whom he made 18 league appearances before joining Manchester City in January 1896.[1] His time with Manchester City was unsuccessful and he made only one further league appearance for the Lancashire club before joining Ilkeston Town the following summer.[1]
References
- Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.