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George Webb

West Ham United FC

 2 appearances, 1 debut goal

P 2 W 1 D 1 L 0 F 4: A 1
75% successful
1911

captain: none
minutes played: 180

Timeline
  George William Webb
Birth Wednesday, 18 July 1888 at 16 Broomfield Street, Poplar, Middlesex
  registered in Poplar July-September 1888
Baptism Wednesday, 3 October 1888 at St. Gabriel's Church, Crisp Street, South Bromley
Education Attended Park House School, West Ham, and Shaftesbury Road School
 

According to the 1891 census, George William is the oldest of two children, the other being Florence Isabella, to William and Mary Frances (née Lounton), living at 7 Crews Street in Poplar. His father is a stevedore, and he lives with two of his aunties.
 

According to the 1901 census, George W. has three more siblings, Arthur, Mary and Elizabeth. Evidently, one of his aunties has now become his older adopted sister, Margaret. His father remains a stevedore, and they all live at 7 Claude Street with the Taphouse family.
 

According to the 1911 census, George William is a stevedore at Millwall docks, he has five more younger sisters, Emma, Alice, Elsie, Louisa and Violet. They all live at 7 Brewhouse Lane in Greenwich. The return confirms George is one of twelve children, two have tragically died.
Marriage to Ellen Elizabeth Holden, on 31 July 1913 at St. John's Church in Stratford, Essex. She is the daughter of a West Ham United FC director, James Holden. The reception was held at Stratford Town Hall for upwards of 200 guests.
  registered in West Ham July-September 1913
Death Sunday, 28 March 1915 at 173 Romford Road, Stratford, Essex. Died of phthisis (tuberculosis), he had been lying ill for several weeks.
aged 26 years 253 days registered in West Ham January-March 1915
Obituary
 
Funeral Interred on Saturday, 3 April 1915 at West Ham Cemetery. The flag at the Boleyn Castle Ground flew at half-mast. The West Ham United FC players wore black armbands of crape, in their match against Watford FC.
Probate "WEBB George William of 173 Romford-road Stratford Essex died 28 March 1915 Administration London 7 June to Ellen Elizabeth Webb widow. Effects £279 15s." [2025 equivalent: £24,850].

Source

Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] &

Playing Career
Club(s) Played schoolboy football in Ilford, playing junior football with Ilford Alliance FC and Ilford FC. Joined Wanstead FC, during which time, he made occasional appearances for West Ham United FC, who he signed amateur forms with in 1908-09. After 23 goals in 52 Southern League matches, Manchester City FC signed Webb on 25 June 1912. A friendly match between the two teams, played on 4 November 1912, guaranteed £75 proceeds for the Upton Park club. He retired on 28 July 1913, to get married.
League honours
2 appearances		 Manchester City FC 1912 two appearances
debut: 2 September 1912 Notts County FC 0 Manchester City FC 1.
last: 7 September 1912 Manchester United FC 0 Manchester City FC 1.
Club honours None
Individual honours Southern League (one appearance)
Distinctions None
Height/Weight 5' 9½", 11st. 10lbs [1911].

Source

Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990].

England Career
Player number One of two who became 356th players (357) to appear for England.
Position(s) Centre-forward
First match No. 109, 13 March 1911, England 3 Wales 0, a British Championship match at The Den, Cold Blow Lane, New Cross, London, aged 22 years 238 days.
Last match No. 110, 1 April 1911, England 1 Scotland 1, a British Championship match at Goodison Park, Walton, Liverpool, aged 22 years 257 days.
Major tournaments British Championship 1910-11;
Team honours British Championship winners 1910-11;
Individual honours England Amatuer (seven appearances)
Distinctions None

Beyond England
No additional information. - An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who. Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.263.

 

George Webb - Career Statistics
Squads Apps comp. apps Mins. goals ave.min comp. goals Capt. Disc.
2 2 2 180 1 180 min 1 none none
minutes are an approximation, due to the fact that many matches rarely stick to exactly ninety minutes long, allowing time for injuries and errors.

 

George Webb - Match Record - All Matches - By Type of Match
Type P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
Home - British Championship 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1
All 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1

 

George Webb - Match Record - Tournament Matches
British Championship Competition
Type P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
BC 1910-11 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1
BC All 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1
All Competition
Type P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
BC 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1
All 2 1 1 0 4 1 +3 0 1 2.00 0.50 75.0 +1

 

George Webb - Match History
 Club: West Ham United F.C. - 2 full appearances

F.A. International Select Committee - 2 full capsx
Age 22
1 109 13 March 1911 - England 3 Wales 0, The Den, New Cross BC HW Start 65 cf
2 110 1 April 1911 - England 1 Scotland 1, Goodison Park, Liverpool HD Start cf

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