Edward Goodier (15 October 1902 – 4 November 1967) was an English professional footballer and football manager. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, he played as a wing half for Huddersfield Town, Lancaster Town, Oldham Athletic, Queens Park Rangers, Watford, Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale.[2] He was appointed player-manager at Rochdale in 1938, and continued in that capacity during the Second World War[1] until appointed team manager of Birmingham in August 1943. His contract included provision for a two-year appointment after the war,[3] but after two months in post, he requested and obtained his release for domestic reasons,[4] after which he rejoined Rochdale as secretary-manager.[5] He went on to manage Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic.[6] He died in his native Farnworth at the age of 65.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Goodier | ||
| Date of birth | 15 October 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Farnworth, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 November 1967 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Farnworth, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1919–1922 | Brookhouse United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1922–1923 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 1923–1925 | Lancaster Town | ||
| 1925–1931 | Oldham Athletic | 113 | (2) |
| 1931–1935 | Queens Park Rangers | 139 | (2) |
| 1935–1936 | Watford | 1 | (0) |
| 1936–1937 | Crewe Alexandra | 41 | (1) |
| 1937–1944 | Rochdale | 67 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1938–1943 | Rochdale (player-manager) | ||
| 1943 | Birmingham | ||
| 1943–1952 | Rochdale | ||
| 1952–1954 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| 1958–1958 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Association football". Birmingham Post. 13 August 1943. p. 4.
- ^ "F.A. 80 years old this week". Evening Despatch. Birmingham. 28 October 1943. p. 4.
Owing to unexpected domestic difficulties which necessitate his return to Rochdale, Mr. E. Goodier has requested the Birmingham F.C. directors to release him from his duties as team manager. The directors appreciate his position, and have acceded to his request. The utmost good will prevails on both sides.
- ^ "Sports notes. Mr. Ted Goodier back". Rochdale Observer. 6 November 1943. p. 2.
- ^ Ted Goodier management career statistics at Soccerbase
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