Fred Herbert, nicknamed "Cute", was the local lad who made good. He arrived at City after a highly successful career in local football whilst employed at Exhall Colliery. He was a bustling forward who was characterised by his close-cropped, slicked-back hair. He was used along the forward line, but was mostly played at inside left - his preferred position and from where he scored the vast majority of his goals - or on the left wing. Towards the end of his days at City, he suffered from injury and was allowed to move to Brierley Hill Alliance, becoming a publican in Bedworth 12 months later.

He set a scoring record at City, which was subsequently eclipsed by Clarrie Bourton.

Penalties (5 - all scored)
1925-26
21 November 1925 v Walsall H, Division Three (North), scored (keeper Harry Wait)
27 March 1926 v Tranmere Rovers H, Division Three (North), scored (keeper Arthur Briggs)
1926-27
8 January 1927 v Merthyr Town H, Division Three (South), scored (keeper Albert Lindon)
1927-28
21 January 1928 v Bristol Rovers H, Division Three (South), scored (keeper Jesse Whatley)
13 February 1928 v Crystal palace H, Division Three (South), scored (keeper John Kelly)

Hat tricks (2)
1925-26
7 November 1925 v Rotherham United H, Division Three (North)
1926-27
1 January 1927 v Watford H, Division Three (South) - 4 goals