About Walter Roulstone
Lived 1866 – 1953 (aged 86–87). Walter Roulstone was a British association football player.
Walter Roulstone (1866–1953) was an English footballer who played for Derby County.
William Roulstone was signed in 1886 by Sawley Rangers F.C. Very little is known about Sawley Rangers except they were founder members of the Derbyshire Football Association. Albert Williamson was only at Sawley Rangers for one season, 1886–87. Albert Williamson was on Derby County's books for the one season prior to the start of the Football League, 1887–88.
Walter Roulstone made his League debut on 8 September 1888, playing at wing–half, at Pike's Lane, the then home of Bolton Wanderers. Derby County defeated the home team 6–3. Walter Roulstone appeared in 21 of the 22 League matches played by Derby County in season 1888–89. As a wing-half (20 appearances) he played in a midfield that achieved big (three–League–goals–or–more) wins on three occasions.
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Who was Walter Roulstone?
Footballer (1866-1953)
When was Walter Roulstone born?
Walter Roulstone was born in 1866 in Derby.
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Walter Roulstone died in 1953.
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Walter Roulstone was an association football player.
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Walter Roulstone was British.
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