Eddy Stanley
Alfred Stanley (1860 – c. 1930), known as Eddy Stanley, was an English footballer who played as a forward for Small Heath Alliance (now Birmingham City) from 1881 until his career was ended by injury ten years later.
Born in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Stanley was a fine dribbler of the ball and could play in any forward position, though preferred inside-right.[1] When the club beat Walsall Swifts 4–1 to win their first ever trophy, the Walsall Cup, in 1882–83, Stanley scored two and created another of the goals.[2] He also scored the first hat-trick for the club in national competitive football, netting four in a 9–2 FA Cup win against Burton Wanderers in 1885.[3] Over his career he appeared in 22 FA Cup ties, scoring 14 goals, and made 13 appearances in Small Heath's first season in the Football Alliance, scoring 5 goals.[3] Injury prevented him playing on after the end of that 1889–90 season and forced his retirement in 1891. He died in Birmingham aged about 70.
References[edit]
- ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, Tony (October 2000). The Encyclopedia of Birmingham City Football Club 1875-2000. Cradley Heath: Britespot. p. 229. ISBN 978-0-9539288-0-4.
- ^ a b Matthews, Complete Record, pp. 140, 231.
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