Sammy Whittaker
(1888-1952) |
Played for Villa: 1908-1915
Position: Inside forward
Appearances: 68
Sammy Whittaker was on the books from 1908, but initially barely played for the club. Season 1911-12 would be his breakthrough and he would play in most matches over the next couple of years. Representing Villa in a period of high club success, his cv included League runner-up honours in both 1913 and 1914, but as a striker his club haul of six goals over four seasons was a small return. (He didn't play in the League title season 1909-10 or in the 1913 FA Cup final.) After serving in the army, and also featuring in a few War games for Villa, he moved on to Walsall.
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Position: Inside forward
Appearances: 68
Sammy Whittaker was on the books from 1908, but initially barely played for the club. Season 1911-12 would be his breakthrough and he would play in most matches over the next couple of years. Representing Villa in a period of high club success, his cv included League runner-up honours in both 1913 and 1914, but as a striker his club haul of six goals over four seasons was a small return. (He didn't play in the League title season 1909-10 or in the 1913 FA Cup final.) After serving in the army, and also featuring in a few War games for Villa, he moved on to Walsall.
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