James Albert Groves (July 1883 – after 1909), known as Albert Groves, was an English footballer who made 118 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough. He played as a full back. He began his career with his local club, South Bank of the Northern League, and later played for North Eastern League club Wingate Albion.[2] In February 1905, he played for The North in a trial for England's international match against Ireland later that month,[3] but was not selected.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Albert Groves[1] | ||
| Date of birth | July 1883[1] | ||
| Place of birth | South Bank, Middlesbrough,[1] England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | South Bank | ||
| 1903–1904 | Lincoln City | 29 | (2) |
| 1904–1907 | Sheffield United | 62 | (0) |
| 1907–1910 | Middlesbrough | 27 | (2) |
| – | Wingate Albion | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||