Tommy Capper
Normal Position: Goalkeeper
Born: 14/07/1891 (Newton-le-willows)
Died: 01/01/1971
Goalkeeper Tommy was born in Newton-le-Willows. After starting his career at South Liverpool and then Southport Vulcan, he moved north of the border to sign for Dundee. His first taste of English Football League action was for Southend United for whom he signed in July 1920. Two years at Roots Hall saw him amass 78 League games before joining Wigan Borough late in 1922.
His League debut arrived on 20th February 1923 against Stalybridge Celtic in an away fixture that resulted in a 2-0 victory. He played 5 consecutive League games and 1 Manchester Senior Cup game whilst at Springfield Park before finishing his career on the Non League circuit, with his last known club being Wallasey United.
Player Match Stats
Cambrian Cup, Conference League Cup, English Jubilee Fund, FA Cup , FA Trophy , Football League Cup, Lancashire Floodlit Trophy, Lancashire Junior Cup, Lancashire League Medal Competition, Lancashire Senior Cup, League, Liverpool Challenge Cup, Liverpool Senior Cup, Northern Premier League Cup, Northern Premier League Shield, PLAY OFFS , President's Cup, President's Inter League, Third Division (North) Cup, Welsh Cup,
| Season | Apps | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918/1919 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919/1920 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Appearances & Goals
Games where player was named on the team sheet
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/1919 | Lancashire Senior Cup / Section D | A | STOCKPORT COUNTY | 1 - 3 |
| 18/04/1919 | Lancashire Senior Cup / Section D | H | STOCKPORT COUNTY | 0 - 1 |
| 12/04/1919 | Lancashire Senior Cup / Section D | H | LIVERPOOL | 0 - 2 |
| 05/04/1919 | Lancashire Senior Cup / Section D | A | LIVERPOOL | 2 - 4 |