Arthur Spear

Arthur Spear (6 February 1883 – 12 December 1946) was an English professional association football player in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 130 appearances in The Football League.

Career Born in Bristol, Spear featured prominently in Bristol City's successes in the first decade of the 20th century under Manager Harry Thickett. He played for local clubs in Bristol before in July 1904 he moved to Bristol City in the Second Division. before retiring. The final league match of 1910–11 on 29 April 1911 a 0–1 defeat v Everton was awarded as a joint benefit for Spear and Archie Annan although neither played in the game. After retiring in 1914 Arthur Spear ran a pub, the Golden Fleece, in Bath where he died in 1946.

Honours with Bristol City Football League Second Division champion: 1905–06 Football League First Division runner-up: 1906–07 FA Cup runner-up: 1909