Background
Islip was born in Parkwood Springs, Sheffield.
Islip was born in Parkwood Springs, Sheffield.
He began his football career with local club Sheffield Douglas F.C. before turning professional with Second Division in 1911. He was the club"s leading League scorer in the 1921-1922 season. He moved on to Bradford City for a fee of £400 in 1927, spending one season there in the Third Division North.
He had short spells at Kidderminster Harriers, Ashton National and Wrexham before retiring in 1929.
Islip died in Huddersfield at the age of 48.