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Alfred Manning

Alfred Manning was a footballer who played as a forward for Port Vale and Shildon in the 1920s.

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Personal information
Position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920 Port Vale 1 (0)
Shildon
Middleton Athletic
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alfred Manning was a footballer who played as a forward for Port Vale and Shildon in the 1920s.

Career

Manning joined Second Division side Port Vale as an amateur in January 1920, signing professional forms the next month.1 He made his debut at inside-right in a 3–1 defeat to West Ham United at Upton Park on 7 February.1 He was never used again and instead was released from the Old Recreation Ground at the end of the season.1 He moved on to Shildon and then Middleton Athletic.1

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition2
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1919–20 Second Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
References

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 183. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Alfred Manning at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)