Foster Hedley (6 January 1908 – 1983) was an English professional footballer who played for St Andrews (Newcastle),

South Shields South Shields () is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. According to the 20 ...

, Corinthians (Newcastle),

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, Hull City, Nelson,

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, Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall and Swindon Town.

Football career

Hedley played for St Andrews (Newcastle), South Shields, Corinthians (Newcastle) and Jarrow before joining Hull City where he participated in two matches in 1928. After spells with Nelson and Manchester City the outside left signed for

in 1931 where he went on to feature in 88 games and scoring on 29 occasions. Hedley joined Tottenham Hotspur to play a further five matches and netting once in all competitions. After leaving White Hart Lane he joined Millwall before ending his playing career at Swindon Town where he played 30 matches and scored seven goals in all competitions between 1938–46.
Hedley's Swindon Town stats Retrieved 25 May 2009

References

External links

Chester City F.C. first Football League match
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