Tom Holford
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This article is about the footballer. For the beatified priest, see Thomas Holford.
Thomas Holford (22 February 1878 – 6 April 1964) was an English footballer who played for Stoke, Manchester City, Port Vale and the England national team. His primary position was wing-half, but over the course of his career he played in many different positions.[2] He later managed Port Vale on two separate occasions, serving throughout World War I, before a three-year spell from 1932 to 1935. He also served the club for many years as a trainer and a scout. In 1924 he turned out for the Vale at the age of 46 years and 68 days, making him one of the oldest ever players in the English Football League.
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Full name | Thomas Holford | ||
Date of birth | (1878-02-22)22 February 1878 | ||
Place of birth | Hanley, England | ||
Date of death | 6 April 1964(1964-04-06) (aged 86) | ||
Place of death | Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Wing-half | ||
Youth career | |||
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Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1898–1908 | Stoke | 248 | (30) |
1908–1914 | Manchester City | 172 | (34) |
1914–1924 | Port Vale | 56 | (1) |
Total | 476 | (65) | |
International career | |||
1903 | England | 1 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1914–1918 | Port Vale (player-manager) | ||
1932–1935 | Port Vale | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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