George Bateman
Encyclopedia
George Henry Bateman was an English
footballer.
, helping men such as Enoch Hood
found the club. He was a member of the club's first recorded line-up
on 9 December 1882, in a 5–1 defeat at Stoke
. He was a member of the sides that lifted the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1883 and Burslem Challenge Cup in 1885 and also shared the former trophy in 1885. In the summer
of 1886 he left for neighbours
Stoke, despite having contractual obligations for Vale. A court case went to Burslem County Court in November 1886, but the two clubs agreed that Bateman could play for Stoke until the summer of 1887, at which point he would return to Vale. He was a first team regular for the Burslem
club from 1887 to 1890, in the summer of 1890 he returned to Stoke. He later played for Northwich Victoria
. He had scored five goals in 146 games for the Vale, in all competitions.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer.
Playing career
Bateman was a key member of Burslem Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, helping men such as Enoch Hood
Enoch Hood
Enoch "Tubby" Hood was a founder member of Port Vale F.C. and was the first recorded team captain . His brothers Jack and Harry, and nephew Edgar also played for Port Vale.-Football career:...
found the club. He was a member of the club's first recorded line-up
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
on 9 December 1882, in a 5–1 defeat at Stoke
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
. He was a member of the sides that lifted the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1883 and Burslem Challenge Cup in 1885 and also shared the former trophy in 1885. In the summer
Summer
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of 1886 he left for neighbours
Potteries derby
The Potteries derby is the football local derby in Stoke-on-Trent between Port Vale and Stoke City. The fans of each club both consider the other to be their main rivals; this has led to a heated atmosphere at these matches, especially with the rise of football hooliganism and the 'Naughty Forty'...
Stoke, despite having contractual obligations for Vale. A court case went to Burslem County Court in November 1886, but the two clubs agreed that Bateman could play for Stoke until the summer of 1887, at which point he would return to Vale. He was a first team regular for the Burslem
Burslem
The town of Burslem, known as the Mother Town, is one of the six towns that amalgamated to form the current city of Stoke-on-Trent, in the ceremonial county of Staffordshire, in the Midlands of England.-Topography:...
club from 1887 to 1890, in the summer of 1890 he returned to Stoke. He later played for Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
. He had scored five goals in 146 games for the Vale, in all competitions.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
1886–87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burslem Port Vale Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
1887–88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888–89 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1889–90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Stoke Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
1890–91 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891–92 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
Honours
with Port Vale- North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup winner: 1883, 1885 (shared)
- Burslem Challenge Cup winner: 1885