Alf Sherwood Sports manager

Alfred Thomas "Alf" Sherwood (13 November 1923 – 12 March 1990) was a Welsh international footballer. Between 1947 and 1957, he gained a total of 41 caps, the first on his 23rd birthday, against England in 1946.Known as the King of the sliding tacklers, Sherwood was an ex-miner who threw his all into the game especially when facing the England forward, Stanley Matthews, who described him as "the most difficult opponent he ever played against". His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 13, 1923
Birth place
Aberaman , Wales
Date of deathMarch 12, 1990
Place of death
Wales , Cowbridge
Height (meters)1.7272

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Football manager

club
Barry Town United F.C.
position
Defender (association football)
teams
Barry Town United F.C.
Newport County A.F.C.
Cardiff City F.C.
Wales national football team
Aberdare Town F.C.

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