Bert Gosnell

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Albert Arthur 'Bert' Gosnell (10 February 1880 – 6 January 1972) was a professional footballer who played for The Albion (Colchester), Colchester Town, New Brompton, Chatham, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Darlinghton and Port Vale [1] and represented England on one occasion. He later became manager of English football club Norwich City.

Football career

Gosnell played for The Albion (Colchester), Colchester Town, New Brompton, Chatham before joining Newcastle United in 1904, the outside left made 106 appearances and scored 15 goals between 1904–09. After leaving St James Park, Gosnell signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he featured in five matches. He went on to play at Darlington and finally Port Vale.


International career

He earned an England cap on 17 February 1906, in a 5-0 win over Ireland.[2]


Management career

Gosnell was City's seventh manager, and was in charge for 223 matches between 1921 and 1926. His sides won 59, lost 95 and drew 79 games.[3]

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 103. ISBN 1899468633. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "England Player Profile". Retrieved 2009-04-23.
  3. ^ "Manager History for Norwich City". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 2007-03-21.