Alan Arnell

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Alan Arnell
Personal information
Date of birth (1933-11-25)25 November 1933
Place of birth Chichester, England
Date of death 5 May 2013(2013-05-05) (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]

  1. ^ a b Alan Arnell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. ^ Maurice Golesworthy, ed. (1965). Soccer Who's Who. London: The Sportsmans Book Club.
  3. ^ Profile at LFCHistory.net
  4. ^ Hunter, Steve. "RIP Alan Arnell". Liverpool FC. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.