Sydney Albert Fursland (31 July 1914 – 1990) was a Welsh footballer who played in the English Football League for Cardiff City and Stoke City.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney Albert Fursland[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 July 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Llwynypia, Wales[1] | ||
| Date of death | 1990 (aged 76)[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933–1934 | Cardiff City | 2 | (0) |
| 1935 | Bangor City | ||
| 1935–1938 | Stoke City | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Fursland was born in Llwynypia and began his career with Cardiff City and made two appearances for the "Bluebirds" during the 1933–34 season.[1] He left for Welsh League side Bangor City in November 1934 and returned to league football with Stoke City in August 1935.[1] He was only give a reserve player role by manager Bob McGrory playing four matches in three seasons scoring once against Huddersfield Town in November 1936.[1]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cardiff City | 1933–34 | Third Division South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Stoke City[1] | 1935–36 | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936–37 | First Division | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1937–38 | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1938–39 | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||