Frank Vallis Explained

Frank Vallis
Height:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Birth Date:5 May 1896
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Death Place:Bath, Somerset, England
Youthclubs1:Horfield United
Years1:1919–1926
Clubs1:Bristol City
Caps1:219
Goals1:0
Years2:1926–1927
Clubs2:Merthyr Town
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Yeovil & Petters United

Frank Vallis (5 May 1896 — September 1957) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[2]

Career

Frank Vallis played for Horfield United in the Bristol & Suburban League before signing for Bristol City in April 1919.[2] [3] [4] He was later joined at Bristol City by his brothers Jack Vallis & Arthur Vallis. In May 1926 along with Charlie Sutherland he joined Merthyr Town.[4] Vallis made his debut in a 0–3 defeat at Exeter City on 28 August 1926.[5] Two days later Vallis suffered a broken leg playing in a 3–2 win over Bristol Rovers at Penydarren Park, this unfortunate incident led to the 35yr old player manager Albert Lindon making 33 appearances in goal in 1926–27.[5] After retiring Frank Vallis coached football and cricket at Monkton Combe School in Bath where he was known and remembered with affection as "Pro Vallis".[6] He served as chairman of Monkton Combe parish council. [3]

Honours

with Bristol City

Notes and References

  1. News: The lure of promotion. Bristol City . Athletic News . Manchester . 13 August 1923 . 6.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Tony Brown . 2004. 1-899468-67-6.
  3. Book: Woods, David. Leigh Edwards . Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press . 1997. 1-900178-26-5.
  4. Book: Woods, David. Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications . 1994. 1-874427-95-X.
  5. Book: Sweet, Philip. Merthyr Town AFC A History 1908–1934. TTC Books. 2007. 978-0-9539376-3-9.
  6. Monkton Combe School archives