Born Chatham, Kent and educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys he started his career as a full back with Northfleet and once scored three own-goals when playing against Swindon Town [REF].
In 1900 he was retained as a member of the squad after the club's transition to West Ham United, and continued to play for them until 1903, recording 59 league and 7 FA Cup appearances in total [REF].