Wilf Merritt

Wilfred Merritt (1864 – after 1890) was an English footballer who played in the Football League and the Football Alliance for Stoke.[1]

Wilf Merritt
Personal information
Full name Wilfred Merritt[1]
Date of birth 1864[1]
Place of birth Leek, England[1]
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887 Leek
1888–1890 Stoke 4 (0)
1891 Leek
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Merritt started his career at his home town club Leek.[1] He joined Stoke in January 1889, during his time at Stoke he was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper Bill Rowley.[1] Merritt made just five appearances in his ten months at Stoke before returning to Leek.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke[1] 1888–89 Football League 100010
1889–90 Football League 101020
1890–91 Football Alliance 200020
Career total 401050

Honours

with Stoke
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References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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