William Capstick
William Capstick was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for South Kirkby, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Capstick | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1924–1928 | South Kirkby | ||
| 1928–? | Frickley Colliery | ||
| ?–1931 | South Kirkby | ||
| 1931–? | Frickley Colliery | ||
| 1932–1932 | Barnsley | ||
| 1932–1933 | Mexborough Athletic | ||
| 1933–1933 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| 1933–? | South Kirkby | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Capstick began his football career with South Kirkby,[1] where he spent three seasons before joining Frickley Colliery in November 1928.[2] He returned to South Kirkby for a short period where he was given a trial by an unnamed Cheshire League club, before yet again switching to Frickley in March 1931.[3] In 1932 Capstick was signed by Barnsley,[4] but moved to Mexborough Athletic in the same season.[5] Next Capstick was plucked from Mexborough by Sheffield Wednesday but his time at the club was short, he returned to South Kirkby in February 1933.[6]
References
- "South Kirkby Colliery (Almost) Complete History". Matthew Thomas. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- "Signing On". Sheffield Independent. 1 November 1928. p. 10.
- "Sports Snaps". Hull Daily Mail. 20 March 1931. p. 15.
- "Notts County V Barnsley". Star Green 'Un. 6 February 1932. p. 5.
- "Mexboro' Snap Points". Star Green 'Un. 29 October 1932. p. 5.
- "Capstick For South Kirkby". Sheffield Independent. 9 February 1933. p. 10.
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