Albert Keary

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.

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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

Career statistics

Source:[3]

Season Club Division League FA Cup Other[4] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1911–12Manchester CityFirst Division81000081
1912–13Port ValeCentral League1664042248
Career total 2474042329

References
  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 159. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0. ASIN 0952915200.
  2. "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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