Wednesday 2 September 2009

2 September

1908: - On his debut for Newcastle United Bob Blanthorne broke his leg ten minutes into the First Division match against Bradford City. The centre-forward never played in the first-team again, and eventually moved to Hartlepool United.

1920: - In their first appearance at an international tournament, Belgium won the Gold Medal at the Antwerp Olympics after they beat Czechoslovakia 2-0.

1952: - Huddersfield Town signed the centre-half Ken Taylor. After 13 years at the club he joined Bradford in early 1965. The centre-half was also an opening bat for Yorkshire who represented England in Test matches.

1955: - After four years at Goodison Park Everton’s centre-forward Dave Hickson moved to Aston Villa.

1963: - Johnny McLeod moved to Aston Villa from Arsenal for £40,000.

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