Albert Derrick (footballer, born 1908) explained

Albert Derrick
Full Name:Albert Edward Derrick
Birth Date:8 September 1908
Birth Place:Newport, Wales
Death Place:Newport, Wales
Position:Centre forward, outside right
Height:5 ft 7+1/2 in[1]
Years1:1935–1946
Clubs1:Newport County
Caps1:125
Goals1:43
Years2:1946
Clubs2:Swindon Town
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1947
Clubs3:Ebbw Vale
Years4:1947–1948
Clubs4:Caerau Athletic
Clubs5:Girlings

Albert Edward Derrick (8 September 1908 – 5 June 1975) was a Welsh professional footballer who made 125 appearances as a forward in the Football League for Newport County.[2] [3] He is a member of the club's Hall of Fame.[4]

Personal life

Derrick was the father of Albert Derrick Jr, who also played football for Newport County.[5] He served in the British Army for seven years, including five on the North-West Frontier.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swindon Town1946–47[6] Third Division South100010
Career total100010

Honours

Newport County

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Newport County. New men are hefty and tall . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 80.
  3. Web site: Derrick Albert Mansfield Town 1930 . 29 December 2018 . Vintage Footballers . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Albert Derrick Snr . 21 April 2023 . Newport County.
  5. Book: Taylor, Andrew . Newport County AFC: The First 100 Years . 28 October 2014 . Amberley Publishing Limited . 9781445618197 . en.
  6. Web site: Albert Derrick – Player Profile . 13 July 2017 . Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk.