About Alex Maley
Lived 1874 – 1949 (aged 75). Alex Maley was a British and Scottish manager, association football player, journalist and association football coach.
Alex Maley (26 May 1874 – 20 September 1949) was a Scottish football manager and journalist. He was the younger brother of Tom Maley and Willie Maley.
Alex Maley managed a number of clubs in Scotland and England, including Clyde, Clydebank, Hibernian and Crystal Palace.
Maley became manager of Crystal Palace in November 1925, and oversaw thirteenth- and sixth-place finishes in Division Three in 1926 and 1927 respectively. However, the next season started poorly and after a succession of defeats Maley resigned in October 1927, and returned to Scotland where he had a second spell as manager of Clydebank. He later served as a director of Hibernian.
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Who was Alex Maley?
Scottish, football manager (1874-1949)
When was Alex Maley born?
Alex Maley was born on 26 May 1874 in Largs.
When did Alex Maley die?
Alex Maley died on 20 September 1949 in Glasgow.
What was Alex Maley's occupation?
Alex Maley was a manager, association football player, journalist and association football coach.
What nationality was Alex Maley?
Alex Maley was British and Scottish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Maley. https://biography.guide/alex-maley/
MLA: "Alex Maley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-maley/.
Chicago: "Alex Maley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-maley/.
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