He initially played football for his local non-league team, Fordingbridge Turks, before being invited for a trial at The Dell by Southampton of the Southern League in March 1905.

During his trial period he scored two hat-tricks, prompting The Saints to quickly sign him up, paying Fordingbridge Turks a donation of £5.

[2][3] He made his debut for the "Saints" in a 1–1 draw against New Brompton on 18 November 1905, taking over from Jimmy Soye at inside-right.

[2] While at Everton he won two England caps in 1912, and later helped the team win the 1914–15 League championship.

[2] He later played for Preston North End and Southport before finishing his career as a trainer with Millwall where he collapsed and died at their training ground in May 1938.