Edward Burton (footballer)
Edward G. Burton (1869 – after 1891) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Small Heath. Born in the Acocks Green district of Birmingham, he played for Highfield Villa before joining Small Heath. A centre forward, he played only once for the club, deputising for the injured Harry Morris, and soon returned to local football. Burton died in Birmingham.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Highfield Villa | |||
| 1891–1892 | Small Heath | 1 | (0) |
| 1892–1??? | Springfield Villa | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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