Alex White (footballer) explained

Alex White
Fullname:Alex White
Position:Right Back
Birth Date:28 January 1916
Birth Place:Armadale, Scotland
Death Place:Armadale, Scotland
Clubs1:Westrigg United
Clubs2:Bonnyrigg Rose
Years3:1937 – 1948
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:1948 – 1950
Caps4:38
Goals4:0
Clubs5:Southport
Manageryears1:1953
Managerclubs1:Uxbridge
Manageryears2:1954
Managerclubs2:Eastbourne

Alexander White (28 January 1916 – 3 November 1995) was a Scottish professional football right back who played in the Football League for Chelsea,[1] and Swindon Town.[2]

Playing career

White was born in Armadale, Scotland. He started his football career with Westrigg United and Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C. before signing for Chelsea in 1937.[3] He was 30 years old when he started his first team game against Leeds United on 14 September 1946 (Chelsea won 3–0). White made a further 18 appearances for Chelsea; his last game on 1 January 1948 was a draw with Blackburn Rovers.

In July 1948 he transferred to Swindon Town in the Third Division, making 38 appearances before joining Southport in July 1950.

Coaching career

White managed Uxbridge F.C. in London in 1953 before going to Eastbourne in 1954.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea1946-47First Division17010140
1947-48First Division400040
Total17010180
Swindon Town1948-49Third Division South29010300
1949-50Third Division South602080
Total35030380
Career total52040560

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex White . Chelsea Fan 12 . 12 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Alex White . Swindon Town F.C. . 12 January 2019.
  3. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  4. News: Eastbourne's New Coach . Winger . Eastbourne Gazette . 24 February 1954 . 13.