Hamnett was born in Chester and played for Birkenhead before joining Stoke in 1908.

He was probably born in Ireland before joining the Northumbrian mission.

Burns was born in Durham and played for Crook Town before joining Stoke in 1930.

Viner was born in Chirk and played for Birkenhead before joining Stoke in 1904.

Watson was born in Motherwell and played for Burnbank Athletic before joining Clyde.

Brown was born in Liverpool and played for Orrell before joining Manchester City in 1908.

He was born in Manchester and worked briefly as teacher before joining the British Army.

Hill was born in Market Drayton and played for the local football team before joining Stoke in 1897.

Godley was born in Durham and played for South Bank before joining Middlesbrough in 1902.

Wain was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for a number of amateur team before joining Stoke in 1908.