Tom Fenoughty (footballer born 1905)

Tom Fenoughty
Personal information
Full name Thomas Fenoughty
Date of birth 7 July 1905(1905-07-07)
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Date of death 2001
Playing position Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1925–1927 Rotherham United 0 (0)
1927–1934 York City 229 (97)
1934 Sheffield United 0 (0)
1934–1936 Rotherham United 64 (22)
Gainsborough Trinity ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Thomas "Tom" Fenoughty (7 July 1905 – 2001) was an English footballer.

Career

Born in Rotherham, Fenoughty started his career with Rotherham United in 1925.[1] He was spotted playing Sunday School football in Rotherham and joined York City in 1927.[2] York reluctantly parted company with him in 1934 as the club were facing financial difficulties, after having made 252 appearances and scoring 104 goals for the club.[2] He was given a benefit match against Leeds United and offered to loan this benefit to the club.[2] He joined Sheffield United in 1934.[1] After making no league appearances for the club, he joined Rotherham United.[1] He made 64 appearances and scored 22 goals in the league for them and joined Gainsborough Trinity.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. pp. p88. ISBN 1899468676. 
  2. ^ a b c Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Stars". York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. pp. p160. ISBN 0907969690.