Arthur Tilford

Arthur Tilford

Arthur Tilford

Defender
Place Of Birth Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Date Of Birth 14 May 1903
Date Of Death 1 January 1993 (89)
Last Win 6 February 1932 34582days ago
Last Loss 30 January 1932 34589days ago
Statistics
Games Played
62
-
Per Game
Games Started
62
1.0
Per Game
Substituted In
0
0
Per Game
Minutes
5580
90.0
Per Game
Goals
0
0
Per Game
Goal From Penalty
0
0
Per Game
Assists
0
0
Per Game
Cards (All)
0
0
Per Game
BioStatsMatchesTransfersTeammates

Tilford was signed from 2nd Division Blackpool and expected to slot straight into the City side at left back. He played only once in his first season however, due to the good form of Ted Watson. Injury to Watson in November 1930 gave Tilford his chance. He never looked back and played 61 consecutive League and cup games before ex-City manager James McIntyre of Fulham swooped for his signature to assist in their promotion to Division 2.

Whilst at Fulham, Tilford suffered personal tragedy. His son died and the club felt that a loan spell at Southampton would help. After 5 months, he moved back to Craven Cottage, but was unable to regain his place in the side.a