Alf Sherwood,Aberaman Athletic AFC, Cardiff City,Wales,
Alfred Thomas "Alf" Sherwood (13 November, 1923 in Aberaman - 1990) was a Welsh international footballer. Between 1947-57 he gained a total of 41 Caps.
Known as the King of the sliding tacklers he debuted in Wales' first full international against Ireland after World War Two. An ex-miner who threw his all into the game especially when facing the England forward, Stanley Matthews, who described him as "the most difficult opponent he ever played against". [1] His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955. [2]
Contents:
1. Early life
2. Career
3. Honours
4. References
Alf Sherwood
Personal information
Full name Alfred Thomas Sherwood
Date of birth November 13, 1923
Place of birth Aberaman, Wales
Date of death March, 1990
Playing position Defender
Senior career1
Years Club App (Gls)*
?-1942
1942-1956 Aberaman Athletic
1956-1961 Cardiff City
1961-1963 Newport County
Barry Town 00? 0(?)
354 (14)
205 (21)
00? 0(?)
National team
1947-1957 Wales 041 0(0)
Teams managed
1961-1963 Barry Town (player-manager)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)
Alfred Thomas "Alf" Sherwood (13 November, 1923 in Aberaman - 1990) was a Welsh international footballer. Between 1947-57 he gained a total of 41 Caps.
Known as the King of the sliding tacklers he debuted in Wales' first full international against Ireland after World War Two. An ex-miner who threw his all into the game especially when facing the England forward, Stanley Matthews, who described him as "the most difficult opponent he ever played against". [1] His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955. [2]
Contents:
1. Early life
2. Career
3. Honours
4. References
Alf Sherwood
Personal information
Full name Alfred Thomas Sherwood
Date of birth November 13, 1923
Place of birth Aberaman, Wales
Date of death March, 1990
Playing position Defender
Senior career1
Years Club App (Gls)*
?-1942
1942-1956 Aberaman Athletic
1956-1961 Cardiff City
1961-1963 Newport County
Barry Town 00? 0(?)
354 (14)
205 (21)
00? 0(?)
National team
1947-1957 Wales 041 0(0)
Teams managed
1961-1963 Barry Town (player-manager)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)
