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Ben Davies (1880s Footballer)
Ben Davies was a Association football, footballer in the 19th century for Port Vale F.C., Port Vale. Career Davies played at inside-right in Port Vale F.C., Port Vale's History of Port Vale F.C., first recorded line-up in a 5–1 defeat at Potteries derby, nearby Stoke City F.C., Stoke on 9 December 1882 in a Staffordshire Senior Cup second round Replay (sports), replay. He scored a goal in the 4–2 win over Leek Town F.C., Leek in the replayed final of the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup on 28 April 1883, as well as in the 12–0 Burslem Challenge Cup final win over Ironbridge on 21 March 1885. He also played in all five rounds of the 1885–86 FA Cup, 1885–86 FA Cup campaign, and also made the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup final side of 1885. In total he scored 35 goals in 79 games over all competitions before losing his place at the start of the 1886–87 in English football, 1886–87 season and being released, most likely in 1887. Career statistics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forward (association Football)
Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Attacking positions generally favour irrational players who ask questions to the defensive side of the opponent in order to create scoring chances, where they benefit from a lack of predictability in attacking play. Team formations normally include one to three forwards. For example, the common 4–2–3–1 includes one forward. Less conventional formations may include more than three forwards, or none. Striker The normal role of a striker is to score the majority of goals on behalf of the team. If they are tall and physical players, with good heading ability, the player may also be used to get onto the end of crosses, win long balls, or receive passes and retain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
