Alfie Hagan

Alfred Hagan (10 November 1895 – 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Alfie Hagan
Personal information
Full name Alfred Hagan[1]
Date of birth (1895-11-10)10 November 1895
Place of birth Usworth, England
Date of death 1980 (aged 84–85)[2]
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[3]
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Washington Colliery
1919–1923 Newcastle United 21 (5)
1923–1926 Cardiff City 9 (2)
1926–1927 Tranmere Rovers 12 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

Hagan was born in Usworth and worked at the colliery in the town.[4] He served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War.[5]

Career

After playing local football for Washington Colliery, Hagan signed for Newcastle United in 1919. He moved to Cardiff City in 1923 but did not make his debut for the club until 26 December of that year, playing in a 3–1 victory over Sheffield United. He remained with the club for three seasons but struggled to break into the first team. He eventually joined Tranmere Rovers in 1926, along with Herbie Evans, where he finished his professional career.[1]

Personal life

Hagan's son Jimmy was also a professional footballer and won a single cap for England in 1948.[1]

References
  1. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 80. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 121. ISBN 190589161X.
  3. "Season Preview 1922/23 – Newcastle United F.C." Athletic News. 21 August 1922. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018 – via Play Up Liverpool.
  4. Hagan, Colin. "Alfie Hagan". raggyspelk.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  5. "North East War Memorials Project – Regional Content". www.newmp.org.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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