Alf Bennett
Encyclopedia
Alfred Bennett (13 November 1898 – unknown) was an English
footballer.
before joining Port Vale
in May 1927. After being the first choice keeper in the 1927–28 season
, he was replaced by new signing Jack Prince
and left on a free transfer in May 1929.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer.
Playing career
Bennet played for Clowne Rising Star and Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
before joining Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in May 1927. After being the first choice keeper in the 1927–28 season
1927–28 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1927–28 season was Port Vale's ninth consecutive season of football in the Football League. They finished in ninth place, following three consecutive eighth placed finishes in the previous campaigns. Vale were once again looking strong in the division, yet unable to find the consistency...
, he was replaced by new signing Jack Prince
Jack Prince
Jack Prince was an English footballer.-Playing career:Prince played for Nantwich and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in May 1928. His debut came on Potteries derby day; a 2–1 defeat at the Victoria Ground on 15 September 1928...
and left on a free transfer in May 1929.