Maurice Webster


Maurice Webster was an English footballer, who played as a centre half.

Early and personal life

Webster was born in Blackpool, one of six sons. His step-father was Blackpool player Alec Stuart. Webster married in 1926.

Playing career

Webster played for Blackpool Tramways, Bloomfield Villa, South Shore Wednesday, Fleetwood, Lytham, Blackburn Rovers, Stalybridge Celtic, Middlesbrough and Carlisle United. He retired in early 1936 following a broken leg.
He made three appearances for England in 1930.

Later career

By 1939 Webster was a shopkeeper in Middlesbrough. He also worked as a plumber. He later worked as a trainer at both Middlesbrough and Stockton.