Joseph Albert Wiggins (1 April 1909 – 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward and full back for Brentford, Leicester City, Gillingham, Rochdale and Oldham Athletic in the Football League.[1] He also played for Hanwell Town, Grays Thurrock, Stalybridge Celtic, Hurst and Rhyl.[1]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brentford | 1927–28[3] | Third Division South | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Leicester City | 1930–31[4] | First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931–32[4] | First Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1932–33[4] | First Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Gillingham (loan) | 1934–35[5] | Third Division South | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 1935–36[6] | Third Division North | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14 |
| Career total | 52 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 16 | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e f Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 310. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ "Oldham are an unknown quantity". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xiii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 369. ISBN 0951526200.
- ^ a b c "Joe Wiggins | Leicester City career stats". FoxesHistory. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Joe Wiggins". Gillingham FC Scrapbook. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ Phillipps, Steven (2001). Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001. Harefield, Middlesex: Yore. ISBN 1-874427-09-7. OCLC 48531524.