Patrick William Groves (20 August 1868 – 13 February 1908)[3] was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for Hibernian, Celtic, West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa and Scotland.
[6] Groves scored the fourth goal in a 5–1 win for Scotland at Hibernian Park, Hibs' home ground.
He helped Albion win the 1892 FA Cup Final, playing at half-back as Aston Villa were defeated 3–0.
[12][13] Villa were forced to pay that fee (around £16,000 in today's values)[14] to West Brom and were fined by the Football Association amidst allegations that Groves and Jack Reynolds had been illegally poached.
[3] After Hibs were elected to join the top division of the Scottish Football League in 1895, Groves returned to the club.
[4][15] During this second spell he played in the 1896 Scottish Cup Final, which Hibs lost 3–1 to Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts.