Ben Olney Explained

Ben Olney
Fullname:Benjamin Albert Olney
Birth Date:30 March 1899
Birth Place:Holborn, England
Death Place:Derby, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs1:Fairleys Athletic
Clubs2:Aston Park Rangers
Clubs3:Stourbridge
Years4:1921–1927
Clubs4:Derby County
Caps4:223
Goals4:0
Years5:1927–1930
Clubs5:Aston Villa
Caps5:84
Goals5:0
Clubs6:Bilston United
Clubs7:Walsall
Clubs8:Shrewsbury Town
Clubs9:Moor Green
Totalcaps:307+
Totalgoals:0+
Nationalyears1:1928
Nationalteam1:England
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0

Benjamin Albert Olney (30 March 1899 – 23 September 1943) was an English international footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Holborn, Olney played professionally for Derby County[1] and Aston Villa,[2] and earned two caps for England in 1928.

He also played for Fairleys Athletic, Aston Park Rangers, Stourbridge, Bilston United, Walsall, Shrewsbury Town and Moor Green.

In June 1928 Olney played in England's 3–2 victory over the South African XI.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mortimer, Gerald . 2006 . Derby County: The Complete Record . nreedonbook . 175 . 1859835171.
  2. Web site: Profile. Aston Villa Player Database.
  3. News: Association Football. The Times. 17 June 1929.