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Arthur Rule
Personal information
Full name Arthur George Rule
Date of birth (1873-12-10)10 December 1873
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1896–1899 Sheppey United 0 (0)
1899–1901 Tottenham Hotspur 7 (2)
1902–1905 Portsmouth 0 (0)
1905 Ryde
1905 Brighton & Hove Albion
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Arthur George Rule was a centre forward footballer who played Sheppey United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth.

Career

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Rule began his footballing career with Sheppey United. He also worked as an Admiralty clerk in Whitehall, London.[1] Rule was top scorer for Sheppey two consecutive seasons and had interest from Arsenal Woolwich, Millwall but chose to join Tottenham Hotspur.[1] His debut for Spurs occurred on 11 March 1899 away to Arsenal Woolwich in the United League, which Tottenham lost 2–1.[2] Rule's footballing career was restricted due to his commitment to the Admiralty but he did play for Portsmouth, Ryde and Brighton & Hove Albion.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Goodwin, Bob. The Spurs Alphabet. ACL & Polar Publishing (UK) Ltd. p. 318. ISBN 0-9514862-8-4.
  2. ^ Soar, Phil (1995). Tottenham Hotspur The Official Illustrated History 1882–1995. Hamlyn. p. 234. ISBN 0-600-58706-1.