Wilf Merritt
Introduction '''Wilfred Merritt''' (1864 – after 1890) was an English footballer who played in the Football League and the Football Alliance for Stoke.
Career Merritt started his career at his home town club Leek. He joined Stoke in January 1889, during his time at Stoke he was mainly used as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper Bill Rowley. Merritt made just five appearances in his ten months at Stoke before returning to Leek.
Career statistics ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke1888–89Football League1000101889–90Football League1010201890–91Football Alliance200020Career total401050
Honours ;with Stoke* Football Alliance champions: 1890–91
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