Alan Arnell
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 November 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Chichester, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 May 2013 (aged 79) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| ? | Worthing | ? | |
| 1953-1961 | Liverpool | 56 | (33) |
| 1961-1963? | Tranmere Rovers | 68 | (34) |
| 1963?-1964? | Halifax Town | 14 | (6) |
| 1964?- | Runcorn | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Alan Arnell (25 November 1933 - 5 May 2013) was an English-born footballer who played as a centre forward in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] He played for Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers and Halifax Town.
Playing career
Arnell was born in Chichester and started out as an amateur player for Worthing before joining Liverpool in March 1953. He turned professional the following year.[2]
Arnell made a scoring debut for Liverpool at centre forward in a 5-2 win against Blackpool in December 1953. After 35 goals in 75 appearances for Liverpool, he moved to Tranmere Rovers in February 1961.[3]
At Tranmere he scored 34 times in 68 League games, and he later played for Halifax Town and Runcorn.[1]
Death
Arnell died on 5 May 2013, aged 79.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Football League Career Stats at Neil Brown
- ↑ Soccer Who's Who compiled by Maurice Golesworthy The Sportsmans Book Club London 1965
- ↑ Profile at LFCHistory.net
- ↑ Hunter, Steve. "RIP Alan Arnell". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 9 May 2013.