Arthur Rowley (footballer, born 1870)
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Arthur Rowley (born 1870; date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Burslem Port Vale and Stoke, and in the Southern League with Bristol Rovers.[1] He was the first player to score a goal straight from a direct free kick in the Football League.
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Full name | Arthur Rowley[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1870[1] | ||
Place of birth | Leek, Staffordshire, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right-half | ||
Youth career | |||
Leek | |||
Distillery | |||
North Staffordshire Regiment | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1896–1899 | Stoke | 57 | (0) |
1900–1902 | Bristol Rovers | ||
1902–1903 | Burslem Port Vale | 57 | (4) |
Total | 114+ | (4+) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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