Joe Fall

Joseph William Fall (28 January 1872 – unknown) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in the Miles Platting area of Manchester, he played for Redcar and Coatham, Middlesbrough, Newton Heath, South Shore, Kettering, Small Heath, Altrincham and Stockton.

Career Fall was born in Miles Platting, Manchester, but grew up in Redcar, North Yorkshire, where his father, George, was the proprietor of the Jolly Sailor Hotel. He began his football career with Redcar and Coatham, whom he helped to the Cleveland Junior Cup in 1890, after which he was promoted to the first team.

Now in the Second Division, Newton Heath did not believe they could offer Fall suitable terms for re-signing, and he was placed on the transfer list at a valuation of £60. When this was not met, Fall signed with Blackpool-based Lancashire League club South Shore in October 1894. After a few games for South Shore, he joined Midland Football League side Kettering for the remainder of the 1894–95 season. In May 1895, he returned to the Football League First Division, signing for Small Heath for a fee of £20, paid to Newton Heath; however, injury meant he appeared in just two matches all season.

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