Norman Wood (footballer, born 1890)

Norman Arthur Wood (4 November 1890 – 28 July 1916) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Stockport County as an inside left. His play was described as "unselfish, for with a crafty left foot he made openings and opportunities for colleagues".

Personal life On 7 May 1906, Wood enlisted in the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, but was discharged little over two months later, due to "having made a misstatement as to age on enlistment". On 8 February 1915, six months after Britain's entry into the First World War, Wood enlisted in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. Despite being demoted to corporal for absenteeism in November 1915, Wood rose to the rank of sergeant. He was killed at Delville Wood in July 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrystal Palace1909–10Southern League First Division100010Plymouth Argyle1910–11Southern League First Division14100141Croydon Common1911–12Southern League Second Division13442176Stockport County1913–14Second Division37101038101914–1521210222Total5812206012Career total8617629219

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