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William ‘Fatty’ Foulke – A Dawley Mon

Gareth Thomas chronicles the humble beginnings of fellow Salopian and larger-than-life goalkeeping legend, William Foulke

Feb 20, 2023
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Words: Gareth Thomas

Much has been documented about William Foulke’s time in the game and the success and growth he enjoyed whilst playing for Sheffield United Football Club. However, for this piece, I want to talk about the early part of his life and his first season of being a custodian for the Blades.

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