Despite only having one arm, he possessed "a natural flair with the ball" and his "all-round skill on the field" compensated for his disability, being noted for his "tremendous and powerful kick".
[5] Although they only finished their inaugural league season in the penultimate position, Wrexham again reached the Welsh Cup Final, losing 5–2 to Shrewsbury Town.
In his FAW assessment in 1891, he was described as "a good, hard-working player – called upon at the last moment and had to play in the wrong position, appeared nervous.
[1] He eventually recovered and re-commenced his playing career in 1895, helping Wrexham reach the final of the Welsh Cup when they were defeated 3–2 by Newtown.
After the match, he would return to Chester after the last train to Wrexham had departed, so had to walk home and be back on duty next morning.