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Arthur Adey

1930 – 1994

Scottish footballer

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About Arthur Adey

Lived 1930 – 1994 (aged 63–64). Arthur Adey was a British association football player.

Arthur Lewis Adey (1 March 1930 – January 1994) was a Scottish professional association football player of the 1950s. Born in Glasgow, he was a centre forward and began his professional career with Doncaster Rovers and later played for Gillingham and Bradford Park Avenue. He made 68 appearances in The Football League and scored 15 goals.

Playing career He signed for Doncaster Rovers in September 1950, following his move from Bishop Auckland and made his professional debut in Division Two on 14 April 1951 against Queens Park Rangers. In 1954, after three more seasons with the club, he moved to Gillingham, where he only made seven appearances, scoring one goal. He next moved to Bradford Park Avenue, where he scored four times in thirteen appearances before drifting out of professional football.

He later went on to play for Bedford Town, Worcester City, Guildford City and Chelmsford City. Following his departure from Chelmsford in May 1959, Adey played for Valley Sports, Kidderminster Harriers and Weymouth. After his retirement, Adey managed Cobham in the Surrey Senior League.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1994, Surrey
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Arthur Lewis Adey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Adey?

Scottish footballer (1930-1994)

When was Arthur Adey born?

Arthur Adey was born on 1 March 1930 in Glasgow.

When did Arthur Adey die?

Arthur Adey died in 1994 in Surrey.

What was Arthur Adey's occupation?

Arthur Adey was an association football player.

What nationality was Arthur Adey?

Arthur Adey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Adey

· Wikidata: Q4797785

· DBpedia: Arthur Adey

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