11 Facts About Sam Raybould

Samuel Francis Raybould was an English professional footballer.

Sam Raybould played as a striker and is most renowned for his days playing for Liverpool.

Sam Raybould scored ten times in just 13 league games for New Brighton Tower and was signed by manager Tom Watson for Liverpool in January 1900.

Sam Raybould was suspended for seven months for agreeing to sign for Pompey.

Sam Raybould was given a lifetime ban on ever signing for the south-coast side.

Sam Raybould's ban lasted until 31 December 1903 but was selected for the first team straight away in January.

Sam Raybould scored four goals from 15 games but could not prevent the reds dropping into the Second Division.

Sam Raybould made his Arsenal debut against Everton on 2 September 1908 and played 30 times for Arsenal that season, scoring seven goals.

Sam Raybould left league football in 1909, joining non-league Chesterfield and subsequently playing for Sutton Town and Barlborough United.

Sam Raybould never gained international recognition but was selected 3 times to represent the Football League against the Scottish League.

Sam Raybould married Selima Wilkes on 24 December 1897, when he described himself as a miner.