Albert Derrick (footballer, born 1908)
Albert Edward Derrick (8 September 1908 – 5 June 1975) was a Welsh professional footballer who made 125 appearances as a forward in the Football League for Newport County.[2][3] He is a member of the club's Hall of Fame.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Edward Derrick[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 5 June 1975 (aged 66)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Newport, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward, outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1935–1946 | Newport County | 125 | (43) |
| 1946 | Swindon Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1947 | Ebbw Vale | ||
| 1947–1948 | Caerau Athletic | ||
| Girlings | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
Derrick was the father of Albert Derrick Jr, who also played football for Newport County.[5] He served in the British Army for seven years, including five on the North-West Frontier.[4]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swindon Town | 1946–47[6] | Third Division South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- "Albert Derrick". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 80. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- "Derrick Albert Mansfield Town 1930". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "Albert Derrick Snr". Newport County. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- Taylor, Andrew (28 October 2014). Newport County AFC: The First 100 Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445618197.
- "Albert Derrick – Player Profile". Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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