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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 November 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Chichester, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 May 2013 (aged 79) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Worthing | |||
| 1953–1961 | Liverpool | 56 | (33) |
| Tranmere Rovers | 68 | (34) | |
| Halifax Town | 14 | (6) | |
| Runcorn | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alan Arnell (25 November 1933 – 5 May 2013) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] He played for Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers and Halifax Town.
Playing career
[edit]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
[edit]Arnell died on 5 May 2013, aged 79.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Alan Arnell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Maurice Golesworthy, ed. (1965). Soccer Who's Who. London: The Sportsmans Book Club.
- ^ Profile at LFCHistory.net
- ^ Hunter, Steve. "RIP Alan Arnell". Liverpool FC. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
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