Joseph Webster (1885 – 15 October 1927) was an English professional footballer who made nearly 150 appearances in the Southern League for Watford as a goalkeeper. He later played in the Football League for West Ham United. After retiring from football, Webster became a trainer, serving Watford and Northampton Town.
Personal life Webster served in the 1st Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War and saw action at the Somme, Third Ypres, Vimy Ridge and Cambrai. He died in 1927, following an appendix operation at Northampton General Hospital.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford1910–11Southern League First Division340503901911–12Southern League First Division370604301912–13Southern League First Division260403001913–14Southern League First Division34020360Total13101701480West Ham United1914–15Southern League First Division170001701919–20Second Division200020Total1900000Career total15001701670
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