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| name = Harold Whalley |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1923|4|4|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Nelson, Lancashire|Nelson]], England |
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| death_place = [[Burnley]], England |
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| position = [[Outside left|Left winger]] |
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| years1 = 1946–1947 | clubs1 = [[Accrington Stanley F.C. (1891)|Accrington Stanley]] | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 0 |
| years1 = 1946–1947 | clubs1 = [[Accrington Stanley F.C. (1891)|Accrington Stanley]] | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 0 |
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| years2 = 1947–1949 | clubs2 = [[Barnoldswick Town F.C.|Barnoldswick Town]] | caps2= 24 | goals2 = 10 |
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'''Harold Whalley''' (4 April 1923 – 1 January 1997) was an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played in [[the Football League]] as a [[Outside left|left winger]]. He was born in [[Nelson, Lancashire|Nelson]] and played for the Nelson under 18s winning the U-18s League 2. However, he was not satisfied with Nelson and signed for [[Accrington Stanley]]. He made his first team debut in a 1–0 loss to [[Northampton Town]] and only made 3 appearances in a year. He then moved to non-league side [[Barnoldswick Town F.C.|Barnoldswick Town]] and instantly became a red hot favourite with the fans, netting 5 in his first five appearances but an injury ruled him out. He only played until the next season, when he netted a hattrick that replenished Barnoldswick's survival hopes in that league. They did stay in the division but Whalley decided to retire. However, he did become head coach at Brierfield Central and guided them to a third successive title a well as the [[Morrison Cup]]. He died, aged 73, at his home in [[Burnley]]. |
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'''Harold Whalley''' (1923–1997) was an English former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played in [[the Football League]] as a [[Winger (association football)|left winger]]. |
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[[Category:1923 births]] |
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[[Category:Barnoldswick Town F.C. players]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:05, 2 November 2024
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| Date of birth | 4 April 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Nelson, England | ||
| Date of death | 1 January 1997 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Burnley, England | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1947 | Accrington Stanley | 3 | (0) |
| 1947–1949 | Barnoldswick Town | 24 | (10) |
| Total | 27 | (10) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Harold Whalley (4 April 1923 – 1 January 1997) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a left winger. He was born in Nelson and played for the Nelson under 18s winning the U-18s League 2. However, he was not satisfied with Nelson and signed for Accrington Stanley. He made his first team debut in a 1–0 loss to Northampton Town and only made 3 appearances in a year. He then moved to non-league side Barnoldswick Town and instantly became a red hot favourite with the fans, netting 5 in his first five appearances but an injury ruled him out. He only played until the next season, when he netted a hattrick that replenished Barnoldswick's survival hopes in that league. They did stay in the division but Whalley decided to retire. However, he did become head coach at Brierfield Central and guided them to a third successive title a well as the Morrison Cup. He died, aged 73, at his home in Burnley.
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- Men's association football midfielders
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- Footballers from Lancashire
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