Henry Parkinson, known as Harry Parkinson, was an

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who played in

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for Everton then moved to

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. He first signed for Bell's Temperance Football Club in 1887. This was an

based Football Club who played in the 1880's and 1890's competing in the

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Everton

Harry Parkinson was described as a well built half-back reserve player.

League & Everton Debut

George Farmer was Everton's regular left-half in 1888–1889. However, for the trip to play

on 29 December 1888 Farmer was either injured or, unavailable. This led to Harry Parkinson' debut at left-half against Accrington at the latter' Thorneyholme Road ground. Everton won the toss and elected to let Accrington kick-off into the low December sun. It seemed to pay off as Everton' William Brown scored to put Everton 1-0 ahead. Both teams had opportunities with both goalkeepers, Johnny Horne and

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called into action but Accrington got a free-kick and scored to make it 1–1 at half-time. Accrington dominated the second-half, scored twice and were comfortable winners 3–1. That was Parkinson' only appearance for Everton.

Accrington Debut

At sometime during 1889 Accrington signed Parkinson. Towards the end of the season regular left-half Luther Pemberton was injured and missed the last three games. For the visit of

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on 23 March 1889 Harry Parkinson got his chance to cover for Pemberton when stand-in James Tattersall was moved back to centre-half. Accrington dominated the first-half but only had a

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goal to show for all their pressure at half-time. Accrington were to rue their missed chances as within four minutes of the restart Bolton were 2-1 up. Not long after Bolton took the lead Jack Kirkham of Accrington equalised. It looked like finishing a draw but right at the end Bolton nicked the winner. Parkinson never played for Accrington or League football again.

Playing Record

He played once for Everton and assisted them to finish eighth in the League scoring 35 goals, the second lowest during that first season and conceding 47. He played once for Accrington and assisted them to finish seventh in the League scoring 48 and conceding 48. (registration & fee required)

References

English men's footballers Everton F.C. players Accrington F.C. players English Football League players 1864 births 1941 deaths Men's association football midfielders Footballers from Accrington {{England-footy-forward-1860s-stub