Albert Coleman

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Albert Coleman
Personal information
Full name Albert Coleman
Place of birth England
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
South Kirkby
Frickley Colliery
1926–1929 Rotherham United 4
1929–1931 Scarborough
1931–? Frickley Colliery
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Albert Coleman was an English footballer who played as a half back for South Kirkby and Rotherham United.

Playing career

Coleman began his football career with South Kirkby [1] before moving to Frickley [2] then Scarborough [3] before joining Rotherham United, where he spent three seasons. [4] In November 1931 he returned to Frickley from Rotherham. [5]

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References

  1. "South Kirkby Colliery (Almost) Complete History". Matthew Thomas. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  2. "Albert Coleman Weds at South Elmsall". Sheffield Independent. 6 August 1930. p. 10.
  3. "Scarborough's New Player". Sheffield Independent. 24 June 1929. p. 11.
  4. "Rotherham to Frickley". Leeds Mercury. 11 November 1931. p. 9.
  5. "Rotherham to Frickley". Leeds Mercury. 11 November 1931. p. 9.