Arthur Rule
British footballer
About Arthur Rule
Born 1873.
Arthur George Rule was a centre forward footballer who played for Sheppey United, New Brompton, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth.
Career Rule began his footballing career with Sheppey United. He also worked as an Admiralty clerk in Whitehall, London. In 1894, he joined New Brompton and in his sole season with the team scored 22 goals in 12 matches as the team won the Southern League Division Two championship, including tallies of three, five and four in the final three matches of the season.
Rule was top scorer for Sheppey two consecutive seasons and had interest from Woolwich Arsenal and Millwall but chose to join Tottenham Hotspur. Rule's footballing career was restricted due to his commitment to the Admiralty but he did play for Portsmouth, Ryde and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Playing statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew BromptonSouthern League Division Two1894–9591820141222
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Who was Arthur Rule?
British footballer
When was Arthur Rule born?
Arthur Rule was born on 10 December 1873.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Rule. https://biography.guide/arthur-rule/
MLA: "Arthur Rule." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-rule/.
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