Thomas Arthur Arkesden (July 1878 – 25 June 1951) was an English footballer who played as a forward. Born in Warwick, Arkesden played for Burton Wanderers, Derby County, and Burton United, before joining Manchester United for £150 on 2 February 1903. In 1907, he was transferred to Gainsborough Trinity. In 79 matches for Manchester United, he scored 33 goals.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Arthur Arkesden | ||
| Date of birth | July 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Warwick, England | ||
| Date of death | 25 June 1951 (aged 72) | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1895–1897 | Burton Wanderers | 25 | (5) |
| 1898–1901 | Derby County | 50 | (14) |
| 1901–1903 | Burton United | 53 | (26) |
| 1903–1907 | Manchester United | 70 | (28) |
| 1907–1908 | Gainsborough Trinity | 6 | (1) |
| Total | 204 | (74) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Arkesden". manutd.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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