Jack Vidler

Horace Jack Vidler (13 June 1905 – 1953) was an English footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Described as a bustling forward, Vidler joined Football League club Plymouth Argyle in 1929. He made his first appearance for the club against Southend United on 2 March 1929, scoring his first goal in his third appearance, on the opening day of the 1929–30 season. Vidler established himself as a first-team regular that season, scoring 19 goals in just 31 appearances, including two hat-tricks and a four-goal haul against Norwich City on 19 April 1930.

Vidler clearly benefited from the time he spent serving the British Army as a teenager, using his strength and agility to great effect on the pitch.

He played his final game for the club against Sheffield United on 4 February 1939. In 256 appearances he scored 103 goals, which puts him sixth on the club's all-time goalscorers list. He was transferred to Bristol City in the summer of 1939 at the age of 33, before his career was cut short by the outbreak of the Second World War.

Honours Football League Third Division South Winner (1): 1929–30