Jimmy Sayer

Career

Sayer played for Yorkshire clubs Mexborough, Heeley, The Wednesday and Sheffield before joining Stoke in 1885. He was dubbed "Greyhound" by Stoke fans due to his pace. Sayer was secretary of a Stoke pottery company and he later became the director of Fielding Limited, a manufacturer of Devon ceramics.

Achievements

• Sayer made one international appearance for England in a 7–0 win over Ireland in 1887.

Membership

He was a member of the first league match Stoke played against West Bromwich Albion and went on to play seven league matches in both the 1888-1889 and 1889-1890 campaigns before leaving to return to his home town Mexborough.