James Sayer (July or September 1862 – 1 February 1922) was an English footballer who played 24 times for Stoke and gained one cap with the England national team..
Career Sayer played for Yorkshire clubs Mexborough, Heeley, The Wednesday and Sheffield before joining Stoke in 1885. He made his League debut on 8 September 1888, as a forward for Stoke in a 2–0 defeat by West Bromwich Albion at the Victoria Ground. (registration & fee required) and went on to play seven league matches in the 1888–89 scoring one goal in a 1–1 draw against Derby County on 6 April 1889. Sayer also played seven League games in the 1889–90 campaigns before leaving to return to his home town Mexborough.
Style of play He was dubbed 'Greyhound' by Stoke fans due to his pace.
International career Sayer made one international appearance for England in a 7–0 win over Ireland in 1887.
Personal life Sayer was secretary of a Stoke pottery company and he later became the director of Fielding Ltd, a manufacturer of Devon ceramics.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke1885–86——21211886–87——20201887–88——30301888–89The Football League7110811889–90The Football League702191Career total141102243
International Source:
National teamYearAppsGoalsEngland188710Total10
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