Samuel John Wadsworth (13 September 1896 – 1 September 1961) was an English professional footballer who played as a left back for Darwen, Blackburn Rovers, Nelson, Huddersfield Town, Burnley and Lytham. He won 9 England caps between April 1922 and October 1926 and was captain for his final four appearances. He later had a long career in management in the Netherlands.
Personal life Wadsworth was born in Darwen, the son of Clara Ellen Briggs and James Wadsworth. He was married to Harriet Elizabeth Woodward. Prior to the outbreak of the First World War, Wadsworth worked as a clerk. He ran a garage while a Blackburn Rovers player and the business later failed, which caused financial and health problems for his family. After his retirement from professional football in 1930, Wadsworth worked for the Lytham St. Annes Corporation's transport department.
War service During the First World War, Wadsworth lied about his age to enlist as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery and received a shrapnel wound in the left ankle. His older brother Charles was killed in the war and "the atrocities left him physically and mentally scarred, suffering blackouts and grappling with post-traumatic stress".
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHuddersfield Town1920–21First Division6000601921–22First Division391904811922–23First Division382504321923–24First Division370304001924–25First Division330103401925–26First Division380204001926–27First Division361103711927–28First Division170402101928–29First Division340604001929–30First Division30―30Career total28143103124
Honours Huddersfield Town
Football League First Division: 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26 FA Cup: 1921–22 FA Charity Shield: 1922
Individual
FA Charity Shield: 1923, 1924
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