Horace Viner (1877 – 1935) was a Welsh professional

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who played in

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for

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Career

Viner was born in

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and played for Birkenhead before joining

in 1904. He was signed as back up to Welsh international goalkeeper

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and Jack Benton. Viner's only appearance for Stoke game against

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in March 1904. On his release at the end of the season he joined Rhyl Athletic. After finishing his footballing career at Rhyl, Viner started his own caravan park.

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Welsh men's footballers Stoke City F.C. players English Football League players 1877 births 1935 deaths People from Chirk Footballers from Wrexham County Borough Men's association football goalkeepers Rhyl F.C. players {{Wales-footy-goalkeeper-stub