Frank Jefferis
Encyclopedia
Frank Jefferis was a football
player.
by Southampton
of the Southern League
in March 1905. During his trial period he scored two hat-tricks, prompting The Saints to quickly sign him up, paying Fordingbridge Turks a fee of £5.
He made his debut for the "Saints" in a 1–1 draw against New Brompton on 18 November 1905, taking over from Jimmy Soye
at inside-right. At Southampton he linked up well with the other forwards, George Smith
, John Bainbridge
and John Lewis
, as well as showing deft touches on the ball. In 1907–08 he played in all six FA Cup
matches as The Saints reached the semi-finals, losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers
who went on to take the cup in the final
. His best seasons were 1908–09 and 1909–10, in each of which he scored 13 goals. His form dropped slightly the following season, but before the season was over he was transferred to Everton
in March 1911 for a fee of £1,500.
While at Everton he won two England
caps in 1912, and later helped the team win the 1914–15
League championship. His career at Everton was interrupted by World War I
, but he continued to play for them after the cessation of hostilities.
He later played for Preston North End
and Southport
before finishing his career as a trainer with Millwall
where he collapsed and died at their training ground in May 1938.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player.
Playing career
He initially played football for his local non-league team, Fordingbridge Turks, before being invited for a trial at The DellThe Dell (Southampton F.C.)
The Dell in Milton Road, Southampton, England was the home ground of Southampton Football Club, between 1898 and 2001.-New stadium:Since 1896, Southampton had been tenants of Hampshire County Cricket Club at the County Ground, having vacated the Antelope Ground in the summer of 1896...
by Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
of the Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
in March 1905. During his trial period he scored two hat-tricks, prompting The Saints to quickly sign him up, paying Fordingbridge Turks a fee of £5.
He made his debut for the "Saints" in a 1–1 draw against New Brompton on 18 November 1905, taking over from Jimmy Soye
Jimmy Soye
James "Jimmy" Soye was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside-forward for various clubs in Scotland, Ireland and England in the period prior to World War I.-Football career:...
at inside-right. At Southampton he linked up well with the other forwards, George Smith
George Smith (footballer born 1879)
George Smith was an English professional footballer who played for several clubs at the beginning of the 20th century.-Playing career:...
, John Bainbridge
John Bainbridge (footballer)
John Robert Bainbridge was a professional footballer who played as a forward for three Southern League clubs between 1903 and 1910....
and John Lewis
John Lewis (footballer born 1881)
John Richard Lewis was a Welsh international footballer, who played his club football as a forward for various clubs in the south of England.-Playing career:...
, as well as showing deft touches on the ball. In 1907–08 he played in all six FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
matches as The Saints reached the semi-finals, losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
who went on to take the cup in the final
1908 FA Cup Final
The 1908 FA Cup Final was contested by Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Crystal Palace Park. Newcastle had just finished fourth in the First Division during this season, after two successive league titles and this was their third FA Cup final appearance in four years...
. His best seasons were 1908–09 and 1909–10, in each of which he scored 13 goals. His form dropped slightly the following season, but before the season was over he was transferred to Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
in March 1911 for a fee of £1,500.
While at Everton he won two England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
caps in 1912, and later helped the team win the 1914–15
1914-15 in English football
The 1914–15 season was the 44th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The 1914 Charity Shield was not contested due to suspension of football during World War I-Events:...
League championship. His career at Everton was interrupted by World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, but he continued to play for them after the cessation of hostilities.
He later played for Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
and Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
before finishing his career as a trainer with Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
where he collapsed and died at their training ground in May 1938.
Honours
Everton- Football League championship: 1914–151914-15 in English footballThe 1914–15 season was the 44th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The 1914 Charity Shield was not contested due to suspension of football during World War I-Events:...