George Ekins

George Ekins
Personal information
Full nameFrederick George Ekins
Date of birth9 September 1871
Place of birthGillingham, Kent, England
Playing positionWinger
Youth career
New Brompton Rovers
Chatham
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1891–1893Derby County18(3)
1893–1895Burton Swifts52(17)
1895–1899Luton Town65(20)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Frederick George Ekins (9 September 1871 – unknown) was an English footballer.

Career

Ekins started his career with two local teams; first New Brompton Rovers, and then Chatham. In 1891 he joined Football League side Derby County, where he spent two years before moving to Burton Swifts. After two seasons with Burton, he was transferred to Luton Town, of the Southern League. Two years later, Luton Town were elected to the Football League, and Ekins spent two more seasons with them before retiring.[1][2]

References

  1. Collings, Timothy (1985). The Luton Town Story 1885-1985. Luton Town F.C. pp. 309–311. ISBN 0-951067-90-7.
  2. Joyce, Mike. "Frederick Ekins". Since 1888. Retrieved 2009-06-30. (registration & fee required)