Herbert Burgess

Date of birth25 February 1883
Place of birthOpenshaw
NationalityEnglish
PositionFull back

Known as the 'Pocket Hercules', Burgess arrived from City in the 'job lot' (1906) which included Meredith and Sandy Turnbull.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1903-04 Football League Inter League 1
1904-05 Football League Inter League 2
1905-06 Football League Inter League 2
1906-07 Manchester United League Division One 17
1907-08 Football League Inter League 2
1907-08 Manchester United FA Charity Shield 1
1907-08 Manchester United FA Cup 3
1907-08 Manchester United League Division One 27
1908-09 Manchester United FA Charity Shield 1
1908-09 Manchester United League Division One 4
1909-10 Manchester United League Division One 1


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
04 Apr 1904 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE W 2-1 INTER LEAGUE
15 Oct 1904 Irish League v Football League W 0-2 Inter League
11 Mar 1905 SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE W 2-3 INTER LEAGUE
14 Oct 1905 Football League v Irish League W 4-0 Inter League
24 Mar 1906 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE W 6-2 INTER LEAGUE
12 Oct 1907 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v IRISH LEAGUE W 6-3 INTER LEAGUE
29 Feb 1908 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE W 2-0 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
1903-04 England British Home Championship 3
1905-06 England British Home Championship 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
29 Feb 1904 Wales v England D 2-2 British Home Championship
12 Mar 1904 Ireland v England W 1-3 British Home Championship
09 Apr 1904 Scotland v England W 0-1 British Home Championship
07 Apr 1906 Scotland v England L 2-1 British Home Championship


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.