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Sam Spencer Squad Index
Information:
1927-28 Squad Number:
4
Position:
Right Half
Date of Birth:
18th January 1902
Birthplace:
Stoke
Nationality:
English
Height:
5' 10 1/2
Weight:
11st 6lbs
Signed:
03/12/1925
Career History:
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse.
 
Profile:

Aberdeen Sign a New Half-Back.

It was Officially announced last night that Aberdeen, had signed Samuel Spencer, of Mid Rhonda United F.C. Spencer, who is 23 years of age and is 5ft. 10 ½ in. in height, has lately been playing right half for the Welsh club, but can fill any of the positions in the middle line.
His ability was recognised by Mr William Philip, the chairman, and Mr P. Travers, the manager of the Aberdeen Club, on the occasion of a recent visit to the Tonypandy district when they went to see John Paterson, the Scottish internationalist, in whom they were interested at the time.
Spencer has had previous experience with the Stoke and Brighton and Hove Albion Clubs.

Source: Press & Journal, 4th November 1925

Died: Wallasey, 3rd January 1987

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
09/01/1926
Cowdenbeath 2-1 Aberdeen
Div 1 (Old) 5,000 23 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1927-28
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1926-27
7
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
1
0
0
1925-26
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Totals:
9
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
1
0
0
Total Appearances/Goals: 12 0