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{{short description|Welsh footballer}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Caesar Jenkyns
| name = Caesar Jenkyns
| image = [[File:CaesarJenkyns.jpg|200px]]
| image = CaesarJenkyns.jpg
| image_size = 200
| caption = Jenkyns in 1895–96 Arsenal kit
| caption = Jenkyns in 1895–96 Arsenal kit
| fullname = Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns
| fullname = Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns
| birth_date = {{birth date|1866|8|24|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1866|8|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Builth Wells]], [[Wales]]
| birth_place = [[Builth Wells]], Wales
| death_date = {{death date and age|1941|7|23|1866|8|24|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1941|7|23|1866|8|24|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Birmingham]], [[England]]
| death_place = [[Birmingham]], England
| height =
| height =
| position = [[Midfielder|Centre half]]
| position = [[Centre half]]
| years1 = |clubs1 = Builth |caps1 = |goals1 =
| years1 = |clubs1 = Builth |caps1 = |goals1 =
| years2 = |clubs2 = Small Heath St. Andrews |caps2 = |goals2 =
| years2 = |clubs2 = Small Heath St. Andrews |caps2 = |goals2 =
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==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Born in [[Builth Wells]], Jenkyns played for a number of [[Football in England|English]] clubs, as well as winning eight [[cap (football)|caps]] for [[Wales national football team|Wales]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 |first=Michael |last=Joyce |publisher=Soccerdata |year=2004 |page=138 |isbn=1-899468-67-6}}</ref>
Born in [[Builth Wells]], Jenkyns played for a number of English clubs, as well as winning eight [[cap (football)|caps]] for [[Wales national football team|Wales]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 |first=Michael |last=Joyce |publisher=Soccerdata |year=2004 |page=138 |isbn=1-899468-67-6}}</ref>


After playing for several amateur sides in the [[Birmingham]] area, Jenkyns joined [[Birmingham City F.C.|Small Heath]] (later renamed Birmingham) in 1888, and was at the club as they first joined the [[Football Alliance]] in 1889 and then became founder members of the [[Football League Second Division]] in 1892. By now he had made his debut for Wales and was club captain; he skippered Small Heath to promotion to the [[Football League First Division|First Division]] in 1894, beating [[Darwen F.C.|Darwen]] 3–1 in a [[Test match (association football)|test match]].
After playing for several amateur sides in the [[Birmingham]] area, Jenkyns joined [[Birmingham City F.C.|Small Heath]] (later renamed Birmingham) in 1888, despite aggressive interest from [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], who were looking to poach players from Unity Gas and Aston Shakespeare, which Jenkyns even more aggressively rebuffed.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Football Notes |journal=Birmingham Daily Mail |date=28 March 1888 |page=4}}</ref> Jenkyns was at Small Heath as they first joined the [[Football Alliance]] in 1889 and then became founder members of the [[Football League Second Division]] in 1892. By now he had made his debut for Wales and was club captain; he skippered Small Heath to promotion to the [[Football League First Division|First Division]] in 1894, beating [[Darwen F.C. (1870)|Darwen]] 3–1 in a [[Test match (association football)|test match]].


Known as one of the most rugged defenders of his era, he was sent off four times whilst playing for Small Heath and that at a time when such occurrences were extremely rare. His career at Small Heath ended in March 1895 when he was released after an incident at [[Derby]] where, after being ordered from the field, he attempted to assault two spectators. Jenkyns moved to London in April 1895, joining [[Arsenal F.C.|Woolwich Arsenal]], who had joined the Second Division less than two years ago. He was immediately made Arsenal captain, and made his mark in Arsenal history by becoming the club's first ever international player, after winning a cap for Wales against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] on 21 March 1896.
Known as one of the most rugged defenders of his era, he was sent off four times while playing for Small Heath and that at a time when such occurrences were extremely rare. His career at Small Heath ended in March 1895 when he was released after an incident at [[Derby]] where, after being ordered from the field, he attempted to assault two spectators. Jenkyns moved to London in April 1895, joining [[Arsenal F.C.|Woolwich Arsenal]], who had joined the Second Division less than two years ago. He was immediately made Arsenal captain, and made his mark in Arsenal history by becoming the club's first ever international player, after winning a cap for Wales against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] on 21 March 1896.


Playing at centre-half (which in those days was a [[midfield]] position), Jenkyns scored six times in 27 matches for Arsenal and was regarded by the club as one of their star players. However, his stay at the Gunners did not last long; in the summer of 1896 he moved to [[Manchester United F.C.|Newton Heath]] (who later became Manchester United). Jenkyns made his debut for the club on 1 September 1896 against [[Gainsborough Trinity]].<ref name=mu/> He spent two seasons with the [[Manchester]] club, helping them to runners-up position in the Second Division in 1897.
Playing at centre-half (which in those days was a [[midfield]] position), Jenkyns scored six times in 27 matches for Arsenal and was regarded by the club as one of their star players. However, his stay at the Gunners did not last long; in the summer of 1896 he moved to [[Manchester United F.C.|Newton Heath]] (who later became Manchester United). Jenkyns made his debut for the club on 1 September 1896 against [[Gainsborough Trinity]].<ref name=mu/> He spent two seasons with the [[Manchester]] club, taking over as captain from [[James McNaught]],<ref>{{cite journal |date=June 2009 |title=Newton Heath and Manchester United Captains |journal=Manchester United Museum Information Sheets |publisher=Manchester United }}</ref> helping them to runners-up position in the Second Division in 1897. In November 1897, he left the club for [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]], where he spent five years before joining [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]].


After retirement, Jenkyns ran a public house in [[Moxley]] before joining the police force.
After retirement, Jenkyns ran a public house in [[Moxley, West Midlands|Moxley]], The George Inn, before joining the police force.

==Career statistics==

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=9451|title=National football team player Caesar Jenkyns|website=eu-football.info|access-date=23 January 2021}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Year
!colspan=2|Competitive
!colspan=2|Friendly
!colspan=2|Total
|-
!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Wales national football team|Wales]]
|1892
|3<ref group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[1891–92 British Home Championship]]</ref>
|0
|0
|0
|3
|0
|-
|1895
|1<ref group="lower-alpha">Appearance in the [[1894–95 British Home Championship]]</ref>
|0
|0
|0
|1
|0
|-
|1896
|1<ref group="lower-alpha">Appearance in the [[1895–96 British Home Championship]]</ref>
|0
|0
|0
|1
|0
|-
|1897
|1<ref group="lower-alpha">Appearance in the [[1896–97 British Home Championship]]</ref>
|1
|0
|0
|1
|1
|-
|1898
|2<ref group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[1897–98 British Home Championship]]</ref>
|0
|0
|0
|2
|0
|-
!colspan=2|Career total
!8
!1
!0
!0
!8
!1
⚫
|}
'''Notes'''
{{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
*{{cite book |last1=Harris |first1=Jeff |editor1-last=Hogg |editor1-first=Tony |title=Arsenal Who's Who |publisher=Independent UK Sports |year=1995 |isbn=1-899429-03-4 |page=30 }}
*{{cite book |last1=Harris |first1=Jeff |editor1-last=Hogg |editor1-first=Tony |title=Arsenal Who's Who |publisher=Independent UK Sports |year=1995 |isbn=1-899429-03-4 |page=30 }}
*{{cite book |last1=Davies |first2=Gareth M. |editor1-first=Ian |editor1-last=Garland |title=Who's Who of Welsh international Soccer Players |publisher=Bridge Books |year=1991 |isbn=1-872424-11-2 }}
*{{cite book |last1=Davies |first1=Gareth M. |editor1-first=Ian |editor1-last=Garland |title=Who's Who of Welsh international Soccer Players |publisher=Bridge Books |year=1991 |isbn=1-872424-11-2 }}

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| NAME =Jenkyns, Caesar
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Welsh footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH =24 August 1866
| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Builth Wells]], [[Wales]]
| DATE OF DEATH =23 July 1941
| PLACE OF DEATH =[[Birmingham]], [[England]]
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 19 October 2024

Caesar Jenkyns
Jenkyns in 1895–96 Arsenal kit
Personal information
Full name Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns
Date of birth (1866-08-24)24 August 1866
Place of birth Builth Wells, Wales
Date of death 23 July 1941(1941-07-23) (aged 74)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Builth
Small Heath St. Andrews
Walsall Swifts
Unity Gas
1888–1895 Small Heath 75 (11)
1895–1896 Woolwich Arsenal 27 (6)
1896–1897 Newton Heath 35 (5)
1897–1902 Walsall 80 (2)
1902–1903 Coventry City
1903–1904 Unity Gas
1904–1905 Saltney Wednesday
International career
1892–1898 Wales 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns (24 August 1866 – 23 July 1941[1]) was a Welsh international footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath, Woolwich Arsenal, Newton Heath and Walsall.

Playing career

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Born in Builth Wells, Jenkyns played for a number of English clubs, as well as winning eight caps for Wales.[2]

After playing for several amateur sides in the Birmingham area, Jenkyns joined Small Heath (later renamed Birmingham) in 1888, despite aggressive interest from Aston Villa, who were looking to poach players from Unity Gas and Aston Shakespeare, which Jenkyns even more aggressively rebuffed.[3] Jenkyns was at Small Heath as they first joined the Football Alliance in 1889 and then became founder members of the Football League Second Division in 1892. By now he had made his debut for Wales and was club captain; he skippered Small Heath to promotion to the First Division in 1894, beating Darwen 3–1 in a test match.

Known as one of the most rugged defenders of his era, he was sent off four times while playing for Small Heath and that at a time when such occurrences were extremely rare. His career at Small Heath ended in March 1895 when he was released after an incident at Derby where, after being ordered from the field, he attempted to assault two spectators. Jenkyns moved to London in April 1895, joining Woolwich Arsenal, who had joined the Second Division less than two years ago. He was immediately made Arsenal captain, and made his mark in Arsenal history by becoming the club's first ever international player, after winning a cap for Wales against Scotland on 21 March 1896.

Playing at centre-half (which in those days was a midfield position), Jenkyns scored six times in 27 matches for Arsenal and was regarded by the club as one of their star players. However, his stay at the Gunners did not last long; in the summer of 1896 he moved to Newton Heath (who later became Manchester United). Jenkyns made his debut for the club on 1 September 1896 against Gainsborough Trinity.[1] He spent two seasons with the Manchester club, taking over as captain from James McNaught,[4] helping them to runners-up position in the Second Division in 1897. In November 1897, he left the club for Walsall, where he spent five years before joining Coventry City.

After retirement, Jenkyns ran a public house in Moxley, The George Inn, before joining the police force.

Career statistics

[edit]

International

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Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition[5]
Team Year Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wales 1892 3[a] 0 0 0 3 0
1895 1[b] 0 0 0 1 0
1896 1[c] 0 0 0 1 0
1897 1[d] 1 0 0 1 1
1898 2[e] 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 8 1 0 0 8 1

Notes

  1. ^ Appearances in the 1891–92 British Home Championship
  2. ^ Appearance in the 1894–95 British Home Championship
  3. ^ Appearance in the 1895–96 British Home Championship
  4. ^ Appearance in the 1896–97 British Home Championship
  5. ^ Appearances in the 1897–98 British Home Championship

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Stats at mufcinfo.com
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. p. 138. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ "Football Notes". Birmingham Daily Mail: 4. 28 March 1888.
  4. ^ "Newton Heath and Manchester United Captains". Manchester United Museum Information Sheets. Manchester United. June 2009.
  5. ^ "National football team player Caesar Jenkyns". eu-football.info. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  • Harris, Jeff (1995). Hogg, Tony (ed.). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. p. 30. ISBN 1-899429-03-4.
  • Davies, Gareth M. (1991). Garland, Ian (ed.). Who's Who of Welsh international Soccer Players. Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Newton Heath captain
1896–1897 		Succeeded by
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