Bernard Hackett
Bernard Hackett (born 7 September 1933) is an English former professional footballer. He played in The Football League for Chester in the 1950s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bernard Edward Keith Hackett | ||
| Date of birth | 7 September 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Ramsbottom, Lancashire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Birmingham City | |||
| Aston Villa | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1955 | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
| 1955–1957 | Chester | 21 | (4) |
| 1957 | Altrincham | ||
| 1957–1958 | Witton Albion | ||
| 1958 | Macclesfield Town | 4 | (0) |
| 1958–1959 | Lockheed Leamington | ||
| 1959–1960 | Halesowen Town | ||
| 1960 | Cradley Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Although born in Ramsbottom, Hackett grew up in the West Midlands.[1] As a youngster he represented Worcestershire at county level and Birmingham City's junior side before joining Aston Villa.[1] He turned professional in 1953 but left two years later without making a league appearance.
Hackett was one of several forwards to sign for Chester in the summer of 1955, as manager Louis Page also purchased Charlie Jolley, George Allman, Jack Haines, Jim Collins and Frank Wayman.[1] The competition for places and a knee injury meant Hackett was not a regular in the side and he was released in the summer of 1957.[1]
After leaving Chester, Hackett dropped into non-league football and played for Altrincham, Witton Albion, Macclesfield Town, Lockheed Leamington, Halesowen Town and Cradley Town while working in the building trade.[1]
References
- Player Memories - Bernard Hackett, Chester City v Crewe Alexandra matchday programme 29 November 94, p 15