Sammy Timmins
Samuel Timmins | |
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| Born | June 1, 1879 England |
| Died | August 1, 1956 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 1900–1911 |
| Known for | Wing half for Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion |
Samuel Timmins (June 1879 – August 1956) was a professional footballer from England who operated primarily as a wing half within the Football League. His career included significant spells at Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion. His time as a professional player concluded prematurely due to injury in 1911.
Personal life
Timmins was educated at George Salter School. During the First World War, he served as a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery, participating in combat on the Italian Front. Beginning in 1920, he took on the role of licensee at The Hop Pole pub located in Carters Green, West Bromwich, maintaining this position for more than ten years.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 1900–01 | First Division | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1901–02 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 1902–03 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| 1903–04 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | ||
| 1904–05 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| 1905–06 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 136 | 5 | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 1906–07 | Second Division | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 1907–08 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 2 | ||
| 1908–09 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 1 | ||
| 1909–10 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
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Second Division |
7 |
0 |
- |
- |
7 |
0 |
| Career total | 236 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 252 | 8 | ||
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