Walter Metcalf

Walter Frederick Metcalf (15 December 1910 – 1981) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford and Coventry City as a left back.

Club career

Early years A left back, Metcalf began his career with hometown Midland League club Scarborough in 1931. He made just six league appearances before earning a move to First Division club Sunderland in 1932. With first Jack Astley and then new signings Arthur Bateman and George Poyser ahead of him in the full back pecking order, Metcalf had to wait until 29 September 1934 to make his professional debut, which came in a 2–1 defeat to Hull City. He spent much of his time in the reserve team, with which he won the 1934-35 London Challenge Cup. Metcalf made just six further first team appearances for the Bees before departing Griffin Park in 1937. Metcalf remained with Coventry during the war and made 130 appearances, in addition to playing as a guest for Nottingham Forest and Northampton Town. After hostilities ceased in 1945, Metcalf made two FA Cup appearances during the 1945–46 season and retired at the end of the campaign.

Personal life After retiring from football, Metcalf worked as a prison officer in Malaysia for 15 years. He later returned to his native Scarborough.

Career statistics

Honours Brentford Reserves London Challenge Cup: 1934–35