Albert Woolley (1871–1896) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Derby County.[1][2] He was described as "a very fine outside left forward, combining great speed with cleverness and dash"[3] and as a "speedy forward, tricky dodger, and fine accurate shot at goal".[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Woolley[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1871[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Hockley, England[1] | ||
| Date of death | 1896 (aged 24–25)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1892 | Park Mills | ||
| 1892–1895 | Aston Villa | 20 | (13) |
| 1895 | Derby County | 6 | (3) |
| Total | 26 | (13) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Albert Woolley at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Death of Albert Woolley". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 4 February 1896. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Derby County and the Late Albert Woolley". Derby Daily Telegraph. 10 February 1896. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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