Albert Keating
English footballer
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Albert Edward Keating (28 June 1902 – 18 October 1984) was an English footballer who played as an inside left. He made 175 Football League appearances in the years after the First World War.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Edward Keating | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Swillington Common, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 October 1984 | ||
| Place of death | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Inside left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Prudhoe Castle | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1922–1925 | Newcastle United | 12 | (3) |
| 1925–1928 | Bristol City | 79 | (47) |
| 1928–1931 | Blackburn Rovers | 17 | (5) |
| 1931–1932 | Cardiff City | 46 | (23) |
| 1932–1933 | Bristol City | 21 | (6) |
| 1933–19?? | North Shields | ||
| Throckley Welfare | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Keating played locally for Prudhoe Castle, then joined Newcastle United for £130 in January 1922. Alex Raisbeck signed Smailes for £650 in November 1925 for Bristol City.[3][4] Keating joined Blackburn Rovers along with Clarrie Bourton for £4,000 in May 1928. He moved to Cardiff City in February 1931 before rejoining Bristol City in November 1932. In July 1933 Keating returned to his native north-east and joined North Shields. His last club was Throckley Welfare. After retiring from playing Keating became a referee on Tyneside.[3]
Keating's younger brother Reg also played League football.[5]
Honours
- with Bristol City
