Arthur Caldwell (footballer, born 1913)

Arthur John Caldwell (24 February 1913 – 26 July 1989) was an English footballer. A left winger noted for his pace, he played for Manchester United, Winsford United and Port Vale in the 1930s.

Arthur Caldwell
Personal information
Full name Arthur John Caldwell[1]
Date of birth (1913-02-24)24 February 1913[1]
Place of birth Salford, England[1]
Date of death 26 July 1989(1989-07-26) (aged 76)[1]
Place of death Irlam, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Left winger
Youth career
1932–1933 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1935 Winsford United
1935–1939 Port Vale 92 (21)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Caldwell played for Manchester United (without making any first-team appearances) and Winsford United, and after a trial at Aston Villa joined Port Vale in May 1935.[1] He played one Second Division game for the club in the 1934–35 season.[1] He scored ten goals in 42 games in the 1935–36 season, the first one of note being against former employers Manchester United at Old Trafford in a 7–2 defeat.[1] He also scored the equaliser in a 2–2 draw with top-flight Sunderland at Roker Park that earned the "Valiants" a replay in the Third Round of the FA Cup.[1] However, he was limited to just 13 Third Division North games in the 1936–37 season, scoring two goals, as he was struck down with injury.[1] He recovered to score ten goals in 35 league games in the 1937–38, including a hat-trick in a 5–1 win over Hartlepools United at The Old Recreation Ground on 9 October.[1] However, he featured just four times in the Third Division South in the 1938–39 season, and left the club as World War II approached.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1934–35 Second Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1935–36 Second Division 39 9 3 1 0 0 42 10
1936–37 Third Division North 13 2 0 0 1 0 14 2
1937–38 Third Division North 35 10 1 0 1 0 37 10
1938–39 Third Division South 4 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
Total 92 21 4 1 4 0 100 22

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 51. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Port Vale. Famous coach". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Arthur Caldwell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)