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Bert Millard

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Bert Millard
Personal information
Date of birth 1 October 1898
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward / Centre half
Youth career
Swan Village
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Coseley
Barry Town
Cardiff City
1919–1920 Birmingham 32 (14)
1920–1922 Coventry City 63 (8)
1922–1924 Crystal Palace 35 (4)
1924–1925 Charlton Athletic 38 (5)
1925–1926 Leamington Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Albert Alexander R. Millard (1 October 1898 – after 1925) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham, Coventry City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic.[2] He could play as a forward or at centre half with equal facility. He was Birmingham's top scorer in the 1919–20 season with 15 goals in all competitions, despite only playing half the season in attack.[3]

Millard was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "The lure of promotion. Crystal Palace". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 110, 162. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.