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Albert Keating

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]

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

References

  1. ^ Tynesider (20 August 1923). "Prospects of the clubs in the First Division of the League. Newcastle United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 145. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ a b Woods, David; Leigh Edwards (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
  4. ^ Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
  5. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.