Albert Bourne (1863–1930) was an English

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who played for

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Career

Bourne played in the local church league before joining

in 1888. He was a member of Stoke's reserve side the 'Swifts' and was overlooked by manager

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for the first team. His only senior appearance came in the

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against Warwick County. Stoke lost and most of the reserve players including Bourne were released. He later went on to play for Tunstall Rovers.

Career statistics

References

English men's footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1863 births 1930 deaths Men's association football fullbacks Footballers from Stoke-on-Trent {{England-footy-defender-1860s-stub