Albert Derrick (footballer, born 1908)
Welsh footballer
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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.[3][4] He is a member of the club's Hall of Fame.[5]
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]
| 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 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[2] | ||
| Positions | |||
| 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.[6] He served in the British Army for seven years, including five on the North-West Frontier.[5]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swindon Town | 1946–47[7] | Third Division South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
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