Ernest Bannister

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Ernest Bannister
Personal information
Date of birth 1883[1]
Place of birth Buxton, England[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1906–1907 Buxton
1907–1910 Manchester City 1 (0)
1910–1911 Preston North End 0 (0)
1911–1912 Port Vale 1 (0)
1912 Darlington 0 (0)
1912–1913 Heart of Midlothian 23 (4)
1913–191? Ayr United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ernest Bannister (born 1883; date of death unknown) was an English footballer who play one game in the Football League for Manchester City. He also spent time with Buxton, Preston North End, Port Vale, Darlington, Heart of Midlothian, and Ayr United.

Career[edit]

Bannister began his career at Buxton, before he joined Manchester City. He made his debut for the club against Bury at Gigg Lane on 29 February 1908. He then joined Preston North End, without making a first-team appearance, before he joined Port Vale in October 1911.[2] He played one game for the club, in a 2–1 defeat to Everton Reserves in a Central League match on 28 October.[2] He was released at the end of the 1911–12 season.[2] He went on to play for Darlington, Heart of Midlothian, and Ayr United.

Career statistics[edit]

Source:[3][1]

Club Season Division League National Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City 1907–08 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Preston North End 1910–11 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
Port Vale 1911–12 Central League 1 0 0 0 1 0
Heart of Midlothian 1912–13 Scottish Division One 23 4 4 0 27 4

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Ernest Bannister - Hearts Career - from 12 May 1912 to 10 Sep 1913". www.londonhearts.com. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 16. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  3. ^ Ernest Bannister at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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