Harry May (footballer)

Harry May (15 October 1928 — 9 July 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He made over 200 appearances in the Football League.

Harry May
Personal information
Full name Harry May[1]
Date of birth (1928-10-15)15 October 1928
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 9 July 2007(2007-07-09) (aged 78)
Place of death Frampton on Severn, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Thorniewood United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1950 Cardiff City 1 (0)
1950–1952 Swindon Town 78 (1)
1952–1955 Barnsley 105 (0)
1955–1956 Southend United 19 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

May began his career with Scottish junior side Thorniewood United before signing for Cardiff City in 1948. Although he played as a full back, he made his professional debut as a forward during an injury crisis in a 1–0 defeat to Leicester City. However, it proved to be his only league appearance for the club and he was allowed to join Swindon Town in 1950.[2]

At Swindon, he was able to establish himself in the first team and made 78 league appearances during a two-year spell before moving to Barnsley.[3] May was ever present for Barnsley as they won the Third Division North title during the 1954–55 season, playing in every league match. However, a dispute over wages eventually led him to leave the club in 1955, finishing his professional career with Southend United.[2]

References
  1. "Harry May". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 131. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. "Harry May". swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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