Frank Vallis
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 May 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | ||
| Date of death | September 1957 | ||
| Place of death | Bath, Somerset, England | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19??-19?? | Horfield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1919-1926 | Bristol City | 219 | (0) |
| 1926–1927 | Merthyr Town | 2 | (0) |
| 19??–19?? | Yeovil & Petters Utd | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Frank Vallis (born 5 May 1896 in Bristol, died September 1957 in Bath, Somerset) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1]
Career
Frank Vallis played locally for Horfield United in the Bristol & Suburban League before signing for Bristol City in April 1919.[1][2][3] He was later joined at Bristol City by his brothers Jack Vallis & Arthur Vallis. In May 1926 along with Charlie Sutherland he joined Merthyr Town.[3] Vallis made his debut in the 0-3 defeat at Exeter City on 28 August 1926.[4] Two days later Vallis suffered a broken leg playing in the 3-2 win v Bristol Rovers at Penydarren Park, this unfortunate incident led to the 35yr old player manager Albert Lindon making 33apps in goal in 1926-27.[4] After retiring Frank Vallis coached football and cricket at Monkton Combe School in Bath and served as chairman of the local parish council. [2]
Honours
- with Bristol City
- Football League Third Division South winner: 1922–23
- FA Cup semi-finalist 1920
References
- 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- 1 2 Woods, David; Leigh Edwards (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
- 1 2 Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
- 1 2 Sweet, Philip (2007). Merthyr Town AFC A History 1908-1934. TTC Books. ISBN 0-9539376-3-1.