Gilbert Godsmark
Gilbert Godsmark (January 1877 – February 1901) was an English footballer, who played as an inside forward. Born in Derby, he began his career at Ashford Town. In January 1900, became Newton Heath's first signing for which a fee had to be paid, joining the club for £40 on the recommendation of forward Bob Donaldson. However, his stay at Newton Heath was curtailed by a call-up to the British Army three months later, after just nine league appearances and four goals. With the Army, Godsmark served in the Second Boer War. After just nine months in South Africa, Godsmark died from an unknown disease.[citation needed]
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- Profile at MUFCinfo.com
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