Frederick L. "Fred" or "Tiny" Fayers (21 September 1890 – 4 February 1954) was an English
footballer. He was born in
King's Lynn
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,
Norfolk, and died in
Huddersfield,
Yorkshire. A central defender or right half, Fayers played at amateur level for
Northern Nomads
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,
St Albans City,
Watford and
Huddersfield Town. He turned professional six months after joining Huddersfield. Following the resumption of peacetime football in 1918, Fayers played professionally for
Stockport County,
Manchester City
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and
Halifax Town, whom he also coached. During his time at Watford and Huddersfield, Fayers represented England nine times at
amateur level, scoring three goals.
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1890 births
1954 deaths
Sportspeople from King's Lynn
English men's footballers
English Football League players
Men's association football central defenders
Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players
Watford F.C. players
St Albans City F.C. players
Stockport County F.C. players
Manchester City F.C. players
FC Halifax Town players
Northern Nomads F.C. players
Footballers from Norfolk
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