Archie Hubbard
Full name: Archibald Hubbard |
Birthdate: 07.02.1883 |
Birthplace: Leicester |
Position: Forward |
Joined from: St Andrews |
Signed by: George Johnson |
Nationality: England |
First game: Gresley Rovers, 12.11.1904 |
Last game: Lincoln City, 27.04.1907 |
Games: 60 |
Goals: 23 |
Player Profile |
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Leicester-born Hubbard played at numerous local clubs, including Leicester Imperial and South Wigston Albion before catching the eye of Fosse, who signed him in August 1904 from St Andrews.
He was a versatile attacking player and Leicester tried him in numerous positions before he eventually settled into a centre-forward role. It was a good move, with Hubbard being the club's top-scorer in 1906 and his goals helped Leicester to a third-placed finish the season after.
He left for Fulham in May 1907 and featured in their first-ever league line-up before going on to play for Watford, Norwich City, Grimsby Town and Lincoln City. He later went full circle, returning to finish his playing career with Leicester Imperial.
Seasons | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||||
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Year | Division | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
1904-05 | Division Two (old) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 6 | |
1905-06 | Division Two (old) | 28 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28 | 12 | |
1906-07 | Division Two (old) | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 5 | |
Total | 58 | 21 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 | 23 |
Appearances
Transfers
Club | Fee | Date | |
IN | St Andrews | Unknown | August 1904 |
OUT | Fulham | Unknown | May 1907 |