William Tunstall was a

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who played 22 league and cup games for Burslem Port Vale in the 1900s.

Career

Tunstall played for Hanley Swifts, before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901. He had a successful debut, scoring in a 1–1 draw with

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at the Athletic Ground. He went on to play six

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and three

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games in the 1901–02 and then six league and two FA Cup games in the

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season. He was released after just four league and FA Cup appearances in the 1903–04 campaign.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tunstall, William Year of birth missing Year of death missing English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Port Vale F.C. players Place of birth missing