Frederick Liversedge, the first ever captain
OUR first ever captain was Fredrick George Liversedge, he captained the side for a record equalling five seasons between 1924 and 1929. The only other captain in the clubs history who has had five years in charge is our current captain, Gareth Laycock. Fred was born on September 28 1904 in Hornsea. He had two sisters, and his parents, who were from Bradford and Liverpool, had a servant so I imagine they were quite well to do. The 1911 census showed that Fred and his family lived at Football Green, Hornsea. Fred did his schooling at Brompton Hall,...