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Ernest Sydney "Syd" King (1873 - 1933) was a footballer and manager, and one of the most important figures in the early history of West Ham United. ==Playing career== Born Chatham, Kent and educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys he started his career as a full back with Northfleet and once scored three own-goals when playing against Swindon Town.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Syd King )〕 He transferred to New Brompton in 1897 and spent two seasons there before joining Thames Ironworks in 1899.〔 He was considered one of the best full backs in the Southern League and "The Irons" had to immediately turn down Derby County's offer for the player. Syd' King recorded 16 appearances in their first season in the Southern League Division One, also making seven appearances in the FA Cup that year, an impressive run that ended in a 1-2 home defeat against arch-rivals Millwall Athletic.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Welcome to the Wonderful World of West Ham United Statistics - Syd King )〕 In 1900 he was retained as a member of the squad after the club's transition to West Ham United, and continued to play for them until 1903, recording 59 league and 7 FA Cup appearances in total.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Syd King」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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