Albert Purcell Explained

Albert Purcell
Fullname:Albert Purcell
Birth Date:3 July 1913
Birth Place:Burslem, England
Position:Left winger
Youthclubs1:Kidsgrove Liverpool Road
Years1:1933–1935
Clubs1:Port Vale
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Totalcaps:4
Totalgoals:0

Albert Purcell (3 July 1913 – 2001) was an English footballer who played four games as a left winger for Port Vale in the mid-1930s.

Career

Purcell played for Kidsgrove Liverpool Road before joining Football League Second Division side Port Vale as an amateur in November 1933.[1] He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat at Old Trafford to Manchester United on 14 April 1934 and also played at The Old Recreation Ground in a 4–0 home over Plymouth Argyle seven days later.[1] After recovering from a serious nose injury in 1934, he played two games in the 1934–35 season before being released in the summer.[1]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1933–34Second Division20000020
1934–35Second Division20000020
Total40000040

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 242. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.