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7 unusual facts about Vivian Woodward


1915 FA Cup Final

Vivian Woodward an amateur and England international who played for Chelsea in peacetime but was currently serving in the British Army, had been given leave to play in the final.

England national amateur football team

Their first international match was against France on 1 November 1906 and resulted in a 15-0 win for England, with Stanley Harris netting seven goals and Vivian Woodward four.

Football at the 1912 Summer Olympics

Great Britain was captained by Vivian Woodward, a record-scoring centre-forward from Chelsea, who had formed part of Great Britain's gold medal winning side of the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Jack Kirwan

During his six seasons at Tottenham, he played alongside John Brearley and Vivian Woodward.

Percy Humphreys

He remained with Chelsea until December 1909 when he lost his place to Vivian Woodward.

Progression of England association football goalscoring record

This affects Vivian Woodward, who scored 29 goals 23 in full internationals and a further 44 in amateur internationals.

Vivian Woodward

With his 28th and 29th goals, the last of his career, he overhauled Steve Bloomer against Wales in March 1911, and was not himself overtaken until Tom Finney scored his 30th (and last) goal in October 1958.



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