Arthur Loach

Arthur Albert Loach was an English footballer who played as a forward.
He joined West Bromwich [Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion] in August 1882 and became one of the club's first professionals three years later when the FA legalised payments to players. He was on the losing side as Albion lost 0–2 to Blackburn Rovers in the 1886 [FA Cup Final].
In May 1886 Loach moved to Aston Villa on a Free [transfer |free transfer] and remained there until joining Rhyl in August 1888. Loach retired from football in 1896 and went on to run a hotel in Rhyl.