| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Woolley | ||
| Date of birth | 1871 | ||
| Place of birth | Hockley, England | ||
| Date of death | 1896 (aged 24–25) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1892 | Park Mills | ||
| 1892–1895 | Aston Villa | 20 | (13) |
| 1895 | Derby County | 6 | (3) |
| Total | 26 | (13) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Albert Woolley (1871–4 February 1896) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Derby County. He was described as "a very fine outside left forward, combining great speed with cleverness and dash" and as a "speedy forward, tricky dodger, and fine accurate shot at goal". He died of consumption aged just 24, whilst in dispute with Derby County over non-payment of his wages. The club paid £45 to Woolley's parents on his death to settle the claim.
References
- ^ Albert Woolley at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- "Death of Albert Woolley". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 4 February 1896. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- "Derby County and the Late Albert Woolley". Derby Daily Telegraph. 10 February 1896. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- kjehan (4 February 1896). "Albert Woolley @ PlayUpLiverpool.com". "Play Up, Liverpool". Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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