Albert Shepherd
| Date of birth | 10 September 1885 |
| Place of birth | Great Lever |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Centre forward |
Considered to be some wise observers as the best centre-forward of his generation, Albert scored at an astonishing rate during his time with the Magpies. Leading scorer in the 1908-09 Championship-winning season, he scored both goals in the FA Cup Final replay against Barnsley in 1910 when the cup was brought back to Tyneside for the first time.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1905-06 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 4 |
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| 1908-09 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 7 | 4 |
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| 1908-09 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 14 | 11 |
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| 1909-10 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1909-10 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 32 | 28 |
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| 1910-11 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | ||||
| 1910-11 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 5 | 8 |
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| 1910-11 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 33 | 24 |
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| 1912-13 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1912-13 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 5 | 2 |
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| 1913-14 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 20 | 10 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 1906 | FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE | W | 6-2 | INTER LEAGUE | |
| 04 Mar 1911 | Scottish League v Football League | D | 1-1 | Inter League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1905-06 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | 1 |
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| 1910-11 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 1906 | Scotland v England | L | 2-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 11 Feb 1911 | England v Ireland | W | 2-1 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.