Wilfred Innerd (1878 – 24 June 1967) was a professional

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who played for Wallsend Park Villa,

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, Shildon Athletic and Newcastle City. He signed for Newcastle United from Wallsend Park Villa in May 1900. Innerd found it hard to break into the Newcastle side, which was the pre-eminent team of the era, and played mainly for the reserve team, Newcastle United 'A's. He made only three appearances in the first team, two in 1901 and a final appearance in 1905. At the end of the 1905 season Innerd signed for Crystal Palace and took over as captain from

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in 1906. He captained the club during their shock FA Cup win over

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in 1907. Innerd was a regular in the side until he was badly injured in a January 1909 FA Cup match against

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which curtailed his Palace career.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Innerd, Wilfred 1878 births 1967 deaths Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English men's footballers Wallsend F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Shildon A.F.C. players Newcastle City F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Men's association football midfielders