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Alf Sherwood, Wales footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Alf Sherwood
Alf Sherwood
Wales
13 November 1923
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Alf Sherwood was a Welsh international footballer. Between 1947 and 1957, he gained a total of 41 caps, the first on his 23rd birthday, against England in 1946.

Known as the King of the sliding tacklers, Sherwood was 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\". His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955.

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📋 Profile & Career

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Alfred Thomas Sherwood
Date of birth: (1923-11-13)13 November 1923
Place of birth: Aberaman, Wales
Date of death: 12 March 1990(1990-03-12) (aged 66)
Place of death: Cowbridge, Wales
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s): Defender
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1940–1942: Aberaman Athletic
1942–1956: Cardiff City 354 (14)
1956–1961: Newport County 205 (21)
1961–1963: Barry Town
⚽ International career:
1946–1956: Wales 41 (0)
⚽ Managerial career:
1961–1963: Barry Town (player-manager)
: * Club domestic league appearances and goals

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