Albert Keary

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Albert Keary
Personal information
Date of birth 1886
Place of birth Liverpool, England[1]
Date of death 1962 (aged 75–76)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Violet
Bootle
African Royal
Liverpool Dominion
Accrington Stanley
1911–1912 Manchester City 8 (1)
1912–1913 Port Vale 16 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Albert Keary (1886 – 1962) was an English professional footballer who played for Violet, Bootle, African Royal, Liverpool Dominion, Accrington Stanley, Manchester City, and Port Vale.

Playing career[]

Keary played for Violet, Bootle, African Royal, Liverpool Dominion, and Accrington Stanley. He made his debut for Manchester City on 7 October 1911, in a 4–1 defeat to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.[2] He scored his first goal in the Football League seven days later, in a 3–1 win over Bolton Wanderers at Hyde Road. He played a further six First Division games in the 1911–12 season before departing the club.[2] He moved on to Port Vale, and made his debut for the Central League side at inside-left in a 5–0 defeat at Stalybridge Celtic on 3 September 1912.[1] After eight goals in 24 appearances he announced his retirement at The Old Recreation Ground at the end of the 1912–13 season.[1]

Statistics[]

Source:[3]

Season Club Division League FA Cup Other[4] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1911–12 Manchester City First Division 8 1 0 0 0 0 8 1
1912–13 Port Vale Central League 16 6 4 0 4 2 24 8
Career total 24 7 4 0 4 2 32 9

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 159. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0. ASIN 0952915200.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Albert Keary". bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  3. ^ Albert Keary at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Birmingham Senior Cup and Staffordshire Senior Cup.
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