Frederick Groves (footballer, born 1892)

Frederick Groves (6 May 1892 – 1980) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Huddersfield Town, Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace and Stoke.*99 Years & Counting – Stats & Stories – Huddersfield Town History

Career Groves was born in Lincoln and began his career with his local club Lincoln City in 1909. He played seven times for the "Imps", scoring once, and then played for Worksop Town, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Pontypridd before joining Tranmere Rovers in 1921. He scored seven goals in 12 matches for Rovers which promoted Stoke to sign him in November 1921. He scored 12 goals for Stoke in 1921–22 helping them to gain promotion to the First Division. However, Groves struggled in the top flight, scoring just once in 13 matches and was released at the end of the campaign. He then spent two years with Crystal Palace and later played for Rhyl Athletic and Sutton Town.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLincoln City1909–10Second Division710071Huddersfield Town1912–13Second Division400040Tranmere Rovers1921–22Third Division North12700127Stoke1921–22Second Division28125033121922–23First Division13100131Crystal Palace1924–25Second Division122111331925–26Third Division South200020Career total7823618424

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