Ernest Bannister (born 1883; date of death unknown) was an English

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who play one game in the

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for

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. He also spent time with Buxton,

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, Heart of Midlothian, and Ayr United.

Career

Bannister began his career at Buxton before he joined

. He made his debut for the club against

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on 29 February 1908. He then joined

without making a first-team appearance before he joined

in October 1911. He played one game for the club, in a 2–1 defeat to Everton Reserves in a Central League match on 28 October. He was released at the end of the 1911–12 season. He went on to play for

, Heart of Midlothian, and Ayr United.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bannister, Ernest 1883 births Year of death missing English men's footballers Footballers from Buxton Men's association football forwards Buxton F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players