English footballer
Wilf Merritt|
Full name |
Wilfred Merritt[1] |
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Date of birth |
1864[1] |
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Place of birth |
Leek, England[1] |
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Position(s) |
Goalkeeper |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1887 |
Leek |
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1888–1890 |
Stoke |
4 |
(0) |
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1891 |
Leek |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Wilfred Merritt (1864 – after 1890) was an English footballer who played in the Football League and the Football Alliance for Stoke.[1]
Career
Merritt started his career at his home town club Leek.[1] He joined Stoke in January 1889, during his time at Stoke he was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper Bill Rowley.[1] Merritt made just five appearances in his ten months at Stoke before returning to Leek.[1]
Career statistics
Honours
- with Stoke
References