Fred Spiksley may well be the most interesting footballer you've never heard of. A slight and silky winger, Spiksley was lightning quick - the "fastest man in football" according to England international team-mate Billy Bassett. An illustration of one Fred Spiksley's goals for England against ScotlandFor the majority of England's Football League pioneers, retirement from playing spelt the end of public life. Spiksley (left) with the Nuremberg teamBut his first and enduring love was the racecourse. You can read about Fred Spiksley in greater detail in 'Flying Over An Olive Grove' by Clive Nicholson, Ralf Nicholson and Mark Metcalf.

Source: BBC November 13, 2019 00:01 UTC