Albert Purcell

Albert Purcell was an English footballer who played four games as a left winger for Port [Vale F.C.|Port Vale] in the mid-1930s.

Career

Purcell played for Kidsgrove Liverpool Road before joining Football League Second Division side Port Vale as an amateur in November 1933. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat at Old Trafford to Manchester United on 14 April 1934 and also played at the Old Recreation Ground in a 4–0 home over Plymouth Argyle seven days later. After recovering from a serious nose injury in 1934, he played two games in the Port Vale F.C. season|1934–35] season before being released in the summer.

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