Arthur Archer (1874–1940) was an English professional
association footballer
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who played as a
full back. Born in
Derby
Derby ( ) is a city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent in the south of Derbyshire, which is in the East Midlands Region. It was traditionally the county town of Derbyshire. Derby gai ...
, Archer made 170 appearances in all competitions for
Small Heath
Small Heath is an area in south-east Birmingham, West Midlands, England situated on and around the Coventry Road about from the city centre.
History
Small Heath, which has been settled and used since Roman times, sits on top of a small hill. Th ...
in a five-year career, including over 150 games in
the Football League
The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League, the league is the oldest such competition in the world. It was the top-level football league in Engla ...
,
as well as playing for a variety of other clubs. When he finished playing he coached in Germany, Italy and Belgium, as well as a brief spell in England with
Watford
Watford () is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, 15 miles northwest of Central London, on the River Colne.
Initially a small market town, the Grand Junction Canal encouraged the construction of paper-making mills, print works, a ...
.
Honours
Small Heath
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Second Division
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runners up:
1900–01[
]
References
1874 births
1940 deaths
Footballers from Derby
English men's footballers
Men's association football fullbacks
Burton Wanderers F.C. players
Birmingham City F.C. players
Gillingham F.C. players
Nunhead F.C. players
Queens Park Rangers F.C. players
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
Norwich City F.C. players
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
Millwall F.C. players
English Football League players
Watford F.C. non-playing staff
Date of birth missing
Date of death missing
Place of death missing
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