Harry Nuttall (footballer)
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Harry Nuttall was a football player best known for being in the winning Bolton Wanderers team which won the FA Cup
in 1923
.
Nuttall was signed by Charles Foweraker
for Bolton Wanderers in 1921, debuting against Tottenham Hotspur in September of that year. His first silverware was won in the 1923 Final, which was a 2–0 victory over West Ham United, with Nuttall playing as half back
. Nuttall would go on to win the 1926
and 1929
trophies with Bolton. Nuttall was made captain of the side in 1929, and after playing 326 games for the club, moved to Rochdale
in May 1932, before becoming the coach of Nelson
the year after. In 1935 Nuttall moved back to Wanderers, acting as second team coach, a position he held until 1964.
Nuttall played as an international for England
in three games, the first against Northern Ireland
on 22 October 1927, the second against Wales
and the last against Scotland
on 13 April 1929.
Nuttall died in Bolton in April 1969.
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
in 1923
1923 FA Cup Final
The 1923 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United on 28 April 1923 at the original Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the first football match to be...
.
Nuttall was signed by Charles Foweraker
Charles Foweraker
Charles Foweraker was an English football manager, serving in the capacity at Bolton Wanderers from 1919 to 1944, making him the club's longest serving manager...
for Bolton Wanderers in 1921, debuting against Tottenham Hotspur in September of that year. His first silverware was won in the 1923 Final, which was a 2–0 victory over West Ham United, with Nuttall playing as half back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. Nuttall would go on to win the 1926
1926 FA Cup Final
The 1926 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City on 24 April 1926 at Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the 55th final, and the fourth at Wembley.Each...
and 1929
1929 FA Cup Final
The 1929 FA Cup Final was contested by Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth at Wembley. Bolton won 2–0, with goals by Billy Butler and Harry Blackmore.- Match details:-Bolton Wanderers:Round 3: Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Oldham Athletic...
trophies with Bolton. Nuttall was made captain of the side in 1929, and after playing 326 games for the club, moved to Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
in May 1932, before becoming the coach of Nelson
Nelson F.C.
Nelson F.C. are an English football club, based in Nelson, Lancashire. They are currently members of the North West Counties Football League Division One, who played their home matches at Victoria Park, Lomeshaye Way. They are full members of the Lancashire County Football Association.-Early years:...
the year after. In 1935 Nuttall moved back to Wanderers, acting as second team coach, a position he held until 1964.
Nuttall played as an international for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in three games, the first against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
on 22 October 1927, the second against Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
and the last against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
on 13 April 1929.
Nuttall died in Bolton in April 1969.
Honours
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
: 19231923 FA Cup FinalThe 1923 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United on 28 April 1923 at the original Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the first football match to be...
, 19261926 FA Cup FinalThe 1926 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City on 24 April 1926 at Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the 55th final, and the fourth at Wembley.Each...
& 19291929 FA Cup FinalThe 1929 FA Cup Final was contested by Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth at Wembley. Bolton won 2–0, with goals by Billy Butler and Harry Blackmore.- Match details:-Bolton Wanderers:Round 3: Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Oldham Athletic...