Arthur Albert Loach (8 November 1863 – 9 February 1958) was an English footballer who played as a forward. He joined West Bromwich Albion in August 1882 and became one of the club's first professionals three years later when the FA legalised payments to players. He was on the losing side as Albion lost 0–2 to Blackburn Rovers in the 1886 FA Cup Final. In May 1886 he moved to Aston Villa on a free transfer and remained there until joining Rhyl in August 1888. Loach retired from football in 1896 and went on to run a hotel in Rhyl.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Albert Loach | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1863 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 February 1958 (aged 94) | ||
| Place of death | Rhyl, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1882–1885 | West Bromwich Albion (amateur) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1885–1886 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| 1886–1888 | Aston Villa | ||
| 1888–1896 | Rhyl | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. p. 140. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.