English footballer
Fred P. Goodwin (1888–1945) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward in the Southern League for Brighton & Hove Albion and Exeter City. He made one appearance in the Football League for Burnley.
Career
Goodwin joined First Division club Burnley in November 1906.[2] His sole appearance was the only match of the 1906–07 season that regular outside left Albert Smith missed. Between 1906 and 1911, Goodwin played in non-League football for Leek, Congleton Town and Macclesfield.[4] In May 1911, he was transferred to Southern League First Division club Brighton & Hove Albion.[4] During a match versus Luton Town in April 1912, Goodwin was involved in an incident which led to the death of Luton's Sam Wightman.[5] A late tackle caught Wightman in the stomach and following a rupture to his small intestine, he died from peritonitis and shock.[1] Goodwin was exonerated from all blame following the coroner's recommendation, who stated "that the kick was done purely accidentally".[1] Goodwin later played for West Ham United and Exeter City.[4] During Exeter City's 1914 tour of South America, Goodwin was involved in every single match, which included the Brazilian national team's first ever fixture.[1]
Personal life
After pre-war service with the Cheshire Regiment, Goodwin served as a sergeant in the Football Battalion and the London Regiment during the First World War.[6][7] Wounds suffered during the war ended his football career.[6]
Career statistics
Honours
Macclesfield
References