About Jack Forrest
Born 1878. Jack Forrest was a British association football player.
Career Forrest was born in Lanarkshire and played for Carluke Milton Rovers and Motherwell before being signed by Stoke in 1902 after being highly recommended by the club's Scotland-based scouts. He also scored six goals from just five FA Cup games including four in a 9–0 win over Sunderland West End on 10 December 1905.
In January 1906 he left to join Hamilton Academical, where his 18-month spell included scoring a brace to eliminate local rivals and former employers Motherwell from the Scottish Cup on his debut, and later some minor silverware with a Lanarkshire Cup win. He then moved on to Ayr followed by Vale of Leven.
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1903–04 Second Division
1904–05 Second Division
1905–06 Second Division
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Who was Jack Forrest?
Scottish footballer (1878-?)
When was Jack Forrest born?
Jack Forrest was born in 1878 in Lanarkshire.
What was Jack Forrest's occupation?
Jack Forrest was an association football player.
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Jack Forrest was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Forrest (footballer, born 1878)
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