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

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

Career edit

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 edit

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1919–20 Second Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d 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)