H. Rossiter

H. Rossiter was a footballer who played inside right for Reading before moving in 1896 to Thames Ironworks, the team that went on to become West Ham United.^[1] He played for the club during their initial season of 1895–96, with his first recorded appearance a friendly against Liverpool Casuals on 4 April 1896, in which he scored.^[2] He was a regular for "The Irons" in the 1896–97 season, playing in their FA Cup game of that year against Sheppey United, and well as London League fixtures.^[3][4] In 1897–98, he featured only for the reserves.^[5]

H. Rossiter

Personal information
Position	Inside forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Reading
1896–1898	Thames Ironworks
* Club domestic league appearances and goals